Short Interest in Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) Decreases By 34.5%

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 55,865 shares, a decline of 34.5% from the January 15th total of 85,304 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 319,430 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 319,430 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have weighed in on WMMVY shares. Morgan Stanley downgraded Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Barclays cut shares of Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS WMMVY opened at $34.06 on Friday. Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV has a 1 year low of $25.41 and a 1 year high of $35.78. The firm has a market cap of $58.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.17, a PEG ratio of 5.49 and a beta of 0.80. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $32.48 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $31.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.34 and a current ratio of 0.95.

About Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

Wal-Mart de México SAB de CV (OTCMKTS: WMMVY) is a leading Mexican retail company that operates a broad array of retail formats focused on serving everyday consumer needs. Its core activities include operating supermarkets, discount stores, membership warehouse clubs and related retail formats that sell groceries, perishables, household goods, apparel, electronics and general merchandise. The company also provides associated services commonly found in large retail chains, such as in-store pharmacies, basic financial and payment services, and e-commerce fulfillment to meet growing online demand.

The company’s operations are centered in Mexico and extend into several countries in Central America, where it serves urban and suburban consumers through a mix of neighborhood discount outlets, larger full-service supermarkets and membership-based warehouse clubs.