Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKGAF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 386,000 shares, adropof24.4% from the July 31st total of 510,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 143.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 2,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 143.0 days.
Merck KGaA Stock Up 1.5%
Shares of OTCMKTS:MKGAF opened at $129.15 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Merck KGaA has a 12 month low of $118.05 and a 12 month high of $193.90. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $129.93 and a 200 day moving average price of $134.10. The company has a market cap of $16.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.72 and a beta of 0.96.
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Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.
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