Deutsche Post AG (OTCMKTS:DHLGY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Deutsche Post AG (OTCMKTS:DHLGY) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,800 shares, an increase of 116.3% from the January 31st total of 14,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 199,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Barclays downgraded Deutsche Post from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th.

Deutsche Post Stock Performance

Shares of DHLGY traded up $0.31 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $39.08. The company had a trading volume of 101,189 shares, compared to its average volume of 376,456. Deutsche Post has a 52-week low of $33.89 and a 52-week high of $46.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $46.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.38, a PEG ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 1.27. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $36.55 and a two-hundred day moving average of $39.01.

About Deutsche Post

Deutsche Post AG operates as a mail and logistics company in Germany, rest of Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through five segments: Express; Global Forwarding, Freight; Supply Chain; eCommerce Solutions; and Post & Parcel Germany. The Express segment offers time-definite courier and express services to business and private customers.