Japan Tobacco Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Japan Tobacco (OTC Link: JAPAF) is a publicly traded tobacco company in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of $57.3B.
JAPAF stock has gained 19.6% over the past year. Shares last traded at $35.15.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of JAPAF stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) stock last traded at $35.15. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 19.6%. At a market capitalization of $57.3B, JAPAF is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 1.8B shares outstanding.
Latest News
Japan Tobacco has 1 recent news article. Of the recent coverage, 1 article coincided with positive price movement and 0 with negative movement. View all JAPAF news →
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) currently stands at 644.6 thousand shares, up 74.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 11.1%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. With 367.5 days to cover, it would take significant time for short sellers to close their positions based on average trading volume.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) currently stands at 367.5 days, down 21.1% from the previous period. This elevated days-to-cover ratio indicates it would take over two weeks of average trading volume for short sellers to exit their positions, suggesting potential for a short squeeze if positive news emerges. The days to cover has increased 868.1% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 12.2 to 1000.0 days.
JAPAF Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) operates in the Tobacco industry within the broader Consumer Defensive sector and is listed on the OTC Link.
Investors comparing JAPAF often look at related companies in the same sector, including Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), Diageo (DGEAF), Danone (DANOY), Danone SA (GPDNF), and Wal-Mart De Mexico S A De C V (WMMVY). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate JAPAF's relative position within its industry.