Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the January 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Advanced Info Service Public Price Performance

Advanced Info Service Public stock traded down $0.37 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $8.28. 1,426 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 141. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.29. The company has a market capitalization of $24.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.71 and a beta of 0.32. Advanced Info Service Public has a 12-month low of $5.10 and a 12-month high of $9.59. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.69 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $8.04.

Advanced Info Service Public (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) last released its earnings results on Friday, February 7th. The technology company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.01. Advanced Info Service Public had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 36.53%.

Advanced Info Service Public Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 21st. Investors of record on Friday, February 21st will be given a dividend of $0.1694 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 21st. This is a positive change from Advanced Info Service Public’s previous dividend of $0.11. Advanced Info Service Public’s payout ratio is 74.19%.

About Advanced Info Service Public

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, together its subsidiaries, provides communication products and services primarily in Thailand. It is involved in the operation of cellular telephone networks, networks, and telecommunication and internet services. The company also distributes handsets; cash cards and electronic payment services; and internet equipment.