BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,400 shares, a growth of 2,300.0% from the November 30th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

BE Semiconductor Industries Stock Performance

BESIY traded up $3.91 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $140.85. 1,557 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,324. BE Semiconductor Industries has a 1-year low of $105.53 and a 1-year high of $195.34. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $121.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $134.31. The company has a current ratio of 6.86, a quick ratio of 6.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.96 and a beta of 1.76.

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The technology company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter. BE Semiconductor Industries had a return on equity of 39.36% and a net margin of 28.93%. The firm had revenue of $172.08 million for the quarter.

BE Semiconductor Industries Company Profile

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries in China, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Other Asia Pacific and Europe, and internationally.