Short Interest in Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:TKOMY) Increases By 162.1%

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 large growth in short interest in 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 presently 0.6 days. Based on an average daily volume of 217,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days.

Tokio Marine Trading Up 1.6%

OTCMKTS:TKOMY opened at $41.08 on Monday. Tokio Marine has a 52 week low of $28.00 and a 52 week high of $44.00. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $41.12 and a 200 day moving average of $38.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $79.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.44, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 0.29.

Tokio Marine (OTCMKTS:TKOMY - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 20th. The company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter. Tokio Marine had a net margin of 13.51% and a return on equity of 22.30%. The company had revenue of $14.37 billion during the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Tokio Marine will post 3.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

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.

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