Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:TKOMY) Short Interest Up 162.1% in July

Key Points

• Short interest in Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. increased by 162.1% in July, reaching a total of 127,900 shares as of July 15th, up from 48,800 shares at the end of June.
• The stock is currently trading at $41.08 with a market capitalization of $79.45 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.44.
• Nomura Securities has upgraded Tokio Marine to a "hold" rating, as analysts anticipate an earnings per share of 3.51 for the current fiscal year.

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:TKOMY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 127,900 shares, agrowthof162.1% from the June 30th total of 48,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 217,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days. Based on an average daily volume of 217,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Nomura Securities upgraded shares of Tokio Marine to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Tokio Marine Stock Up 0.8%

TKOMY traded up $0.34 during trading on Thursday, hitting $42.20. 51,422 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 112,034. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $41.15 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $38.33. The company has a current ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 0.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Tokio Marine has a 12-month low of $30.14 and a 12-month high of $44.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $81.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.59, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 0.29.

Tokio Marine (OTCMKTS:TKOMY - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, August 4th. The company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter. Tokio Marine had a return on equity of 22.48% and a net margin of 13.45%. The business had revenue of $13.32 billion for the quarter. Analysts predict that Tokio Marine will post 3.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Tokio Marine Company Profile

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in non-life and life insurance, international insurance, and financial and general businesses worldwide. The company provides business, fire, Internet and mobile, rental housing, and natural catastrophe risk insurance services, as well as insurance for retail and corporate fields.