Short Interest in Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) Decreases By 34.5%

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (OTCMKTS:WMMVY) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 55,865 shares, a drop of 34.5% from the January 15th total of 85,304 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 319,430 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 319,430 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of WMMVY opened at $33.71 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $32.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $31.85. Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV has a twelve month low of $25.41 and a twelve month high of $35.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $58.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.93, a PEG ratio of 5.48 and a beta of 0.80.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on WMMVY shares. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Barclays cut Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

About Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

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.