Security Federal Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFDL) Stock Short Interest Climbs 530.0%

Security Federal Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFDL) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of October. As of October 30th, there was short interest totaling 126 shares, an increase of 530.0% from the October 15th total of 20 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 574 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Security Federal Stock Performance

Shares of SFDL stock remained flat at $47.00 during midday trading on Thursday. 202 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 767. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.24 and a 200 day simple moving average of $39.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $145.23 million, a P/E ratio of 10.24 and a beta of 0.43. Security Federal has a one year low of $31.00 and a one year high of $49.00.

Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 30th. The bank reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Security Federal had a net margin of 17.78% and a return on equity of 13.54%. The business had revenue of $15.46 million during the quarter.

Security Federal Company Profile

Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL), also known as Security Federal Corporation, is a bank holding company that operates through its banking subsidiary, Security Federal Bank. The company provides community banking services to individuals, families and businesses. Security Federal Bank offers deposit products, residential and commercial real estate lending, consumer loans and other financing solutions. Its services also include standard banking and electronic banking capabilities designed to support personal and business customers.