Short Interest in Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) Increases By 188.2%

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 85,304 shares, an increase of 188.2% from the December 31st total of 29,594 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 271,177 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 271,177 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on WMMVY shares. Morgan Stanley lowered Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays downgraded Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Price Performance

WMMVY stock opened at $33.71 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.34. The company’s 50-day moving average is $32.54 and its 200-day moving average is $31.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $59.11 billion, a PE ratio of 22.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.52 and a beta of 0.79. Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV has a 1 year low of $24.30 and a 1 year high of $35.78.

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 28th. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $13.14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $245.04 billion. Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV had a net margin of 5.03% and a return on equity of 21.45%. Equities research analysts expect that Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV will post 1.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Company Profile

Wal-Mart de México SAB de CV (OTCMKTS: WMMVY) is a leading Mexican retail company that operates a broad array of retail formats focused on serving everyday consumer needs. Its core activities include operating supermarkets, discount stores, membership warehouse clubs and related retail formats that sell groceries, perishables, household goods, apparel, electronics and general merchandise. The company also provides associated services commonly found in large retail chains, such as in-store pharmacies, basic financial and payment services, and e-commerce fulfillment to meet growing online demand.

The company’s operations are centered in Mexico and extend into several countries in Central America, where it serves urban and suburban consumers through a mix of neighborhood discount outlets, larger full-service supermarkets and membership-based warehouse clubs.