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Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Time to Buy?

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Key Points

  • Unusually-strong trading volume: About 32,150 shares traded (an 8% increase from the prior session) and the stock last traded at $6.31, near its 50- and 200-day simple moving averages (~$6.44 and $6.36).
  • Earnings beat: Seiko Epson reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter (vs. $0.14 consensus) and $2.42B in revenue (vs. $2.31B estimate), while analysts forecast ~0.48 EPS for the current year.
  • Healthy valuation and balance sheet: Market cap is $4.73B with a P/E of 14.07, low debt-to-equity (0.19), and solid liquidity (current ratio 2.13, quick ratio 1.22).
  • MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by May 1st.

Shares of Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Tuesday . Approximately 32,150 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 8% from the previous session's volume of 29,720 shares.The stock last traded at $6.31 and had previously closed at $6.1970.

Seiko Epson Stock Up 0.0%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.13 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.07 and a beta of 0.71. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $6.44 and a 200 day simple moving average of $6.36.

Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $2.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.31 billion. Seiko Epson had a return on equity of 5.27% and a net margin of 3.11%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Seiko Epson Corp. will post 0.48 EPS for the current year.

About Seiko Epson

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Seiko Epson Corporation is a Japanese electronics company known for its broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, as well as precision devices and microelectronics. The company's core offerings include inkjet, laser and dye-sublimation printers for home, office and industrial use, desktop scanners, and 3LCD projectors. Epson also manufactures compact, energy-efficient robotics and automation systems, as well as semiconductors and sensors that support applications in automotive, healthcare and other sectors.

Established in 1942 as Suwa Seikosha Co, Ltd., the business first adopted the “Epson” name in 1968 with the release of the EP-101 electronic printer—so named as the “son of the electronic printer.” In 1982, the company formally became Seiko Epson Corporation, reflecting its integration within the broader Seiko Group.

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