Marui Group Co., Ltd. Experiences Significant Decline in Short Interest

Marui Group Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:MAURY) saw a notable decrease in short interest during February. By February 28th, the total short interest was recorded at just 100 shares, representing a sharp drop of 50.0% from the 200 shares reported on February 13th. Currently, a mere 0.0% of the company's shares are sold short. Given the average trading volume of 2,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is approximately 0.0 days.

Marui Group Price Performance

During trading on Friday, Marui Group’s stock experienced a decline of $3.49, bringing the share price down to $34.16. In this trading session, 451 shares changed hands, which is lower than the company’s typical volume of 970 shares. Financially, Marui Group holds a quick ratio of 2.33 and a current ratio of 2.33. Its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.87, with a market capitalization of $3.20 billion. The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is recorded at 18.67, with a beta value of 0.26. Over the past 12 months, the stock reached a low of $27.49 and a high of $37.65. The 50-day simple moving average for the stock is $33.60, whereas the 200-day moving average is $32.60.

In terms of recent performance, Marui Group released its quarterly earnings data on February 13th. The company reported earnings per share of $0.53 for the quarter, alongside revenue of $418.97 million. Marui Group posted a return on equity of 11.24% and achieved a net margin of 10.31%.

About Marui Group

Marui Group Co., Ltd. operates as an investment holding company, primarily focused on retail and FinTech sectors within Japan. The company is involved in a variety of services, including the design and construction of commercial facilities, property management, and short-term insurance policies. Additionally, it participates in the sale of investment trusts.

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