Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 265,500 shares, a growth of 130.1% from the August 31st total of 115,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 268,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days.

Compass Group Stock Performance

CMPGY stock traded down $0.02 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $33.07. The stock had a trading volume of 132,285 shares, compared to its average volume of 170,015. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.78. Compass Group has a 1-year low of $23.90 and a 1-year high of $33.66. The company has a fifty day moving average of $31.64 and a 200 day moving average of $29.42.

About Compass Group

Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others.