MTU Aero Engines AG (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

MTU Aero Engines AG (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) saw a significant increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,900 shares, an increase of 25.8% from the February 28th total of 3,100 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 22,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

MTU Aero Engines Stock Performance

Shares of MTUAY opened at $176.94 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $175.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $168.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.05 billion, a PE ratio of 28.00 and a beta of 1.38. MTU Aero Engines has a one year low of $112.22 and a one year high of $191.30.

MTU Aero Engines (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 19th. The company reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.04 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $2.27 billion during the quarter. MTU Aero Engines had a return on equity of 24.62% and a net margin of 8.64%. On average, analysts anticipate that MTU Aero Engines will post 8.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft engines, and aero-derivative industrial gas turbines in Germany, other European countries, North America, Asia, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM Business); and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO Business).