Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) Short Interest Down 73.1% in December

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,643 shares, a decrease of 73.1% from the November 30th total of 13,560 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 44,489 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 44,489 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Suzuki Motor Stock Performance

SZKMY stock traded down $0.85 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $58.84. The stock had a trading volume of 38,677 shares, compared to its average volume of 49,342. Suzuki Motor has a 52 week low of $39.54 and a 52 week high of $64.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.60, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $59.77 and a 200 day simple moving average of $54.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $28.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.82 and a beta of 0.43.

Suzuki Motor (OTCMKTS:SZKMY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Suzuki Motor had a net margin of 6.71% and a return on equity of 10.44%. The company had revenue of $9.94 billion during the quarter. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Suzuki Motor will post 5.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Suzuki Motor from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Suzuki Motor presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Suzuki Motor Company Profile

Suzuki Motor Corporation traces its roots to 1909 when Michio Suzuki founded Suzuki Loom Works; the company later entered motor vehicle production and was reorganized as an independent motor company in the mid-20th century. Headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, Suzuki has grown into a multinational manufacturer known for producing compact, fuel-efficient vehicles and a broad range of two- and four-wheeled products. The company has a long history in small-car and motorcycle design and has adapted its product portfolio over decades to serve both personal and light commercial transport markets.

Suzuki’s primary business activities include the design, manufacture and sale of automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and outboard motors, along with related parts and accessories.