Centrica plc (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Centrica plc (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 32,200 shares, an increase of 66.8% from the December 15th total of 19,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 20,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days.

Centrica Stock Performance

Shares of CPYYY traded down $0.08 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $6.53. 4,554 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 11,539. Centrica has a 12-month low of $5.80 and a 12-month high of $7.76. The company has a current ratio of 1.77, a quick ratio of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $6.49 and a 200 day simple moving average of $6.55.

Centrica Company Profile

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Centrica Energy, and Upstream segments.