FirstGroup plc (OTCMKTS:FGROY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

FirstGroup plc (OTCMKTS:FGROY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 300 shares, an increase of 200.0% from the January 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

FirstGroup Price Performance

Shares of FGROY remained flat at $2.35 during mid-day trading on Friday. 1 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 316. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.70. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $2.07 and a 200-day moving average price of $1.98. FirstGroup has a 52-week low of $1.51 and a 52-week high of $2.55.

FirstGroup Company Profile

FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 4,800 buses in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos.