The increase in short interest for Ramaco Resources suggests that investors are becoming more bearish on the stock. This is further emphasized by the comparison to its peers, where METC's short interest significantly exceeds the peer group average of 5.20%. The coverage time of 4.71 days to cover short positions indicates a relatively high level of short interest that could lead to increased volatility or a potential short squeeze if the market sentiment shifts. However, the bearish sentiment predominates in the short term.