The Short % of float of Artesian Resources Corp. is 0.93%
Short percentage of float is the amount of shares being shorted compared to the float expressed as a percentage.
= short interest / float shares
Short percentage of float, or short interest ratio, is calculated by taking the total amount of shares shorted and dividing it by the total amount of shares available for trade. It is an indirect metric of investor sentiment. When short percentage of float is high, above 40%, it implies company investors hope shares will decline in value. The percentage is used by both fundamental and technical traders to identify trends. The short percentage of float can also be calculated for entire exchanges to determine the sentiment of the market as a whole. If it is high of around five or greater for an exchange, this can be taken as a bearish signal, and vice versa.
artesian water company, inc. owns, operates, and maintains water treatment and water distribution systems in delaware. it offers water meter reading, automated billing, water plant operations, and operational support services. the company also provides project management, and water and wastewater related services. in addition, it operates wastewater treatment facilities. the company was founded in 1905 and is based in newark, delaware. artesian water company, inc. operates as a subsidiary of artesian resources corp.