Cia Saneamento Basico (NYSE:SBS) has been identified as a high-growth momentum stock that aligns with Mark Minervini’s Trend Template criteria. The company, which provides water and sewage services in Brazil, demonstrates strong technical and fundamental characteristics that make it a compelling candidate for growth-focused investors.
Why SBS Fits the Minervini Trend Template
Minervini’s Trend Template focuses on stocks exhibiting strong uptrends, supported by key moving averages and relative strength. SBS meets these criteria:
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Price Above Key Moving Averages:
- Current price ($20.54) is above the 50-day ($19.29), 150-day ($17.04), and 200-day ($17.02) moving averages.
- The 50-day MA is above both the 150-day and 200-day MAs, confirming bullish momentum.
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Upward-Trending Averages:
- The 200-day MA has been rising, reinforcing a long-term uptrend.
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Strong Relative Strength:
- SBS has a ChartMill Relative Strength (CRS) score of 93.54, indicating it outperforms 93% of all stocks.
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Price Near 52-Week High:
- Trading at $20.54, SBS is within 3% of its 52-week high ($21.14).
- The stock is up 45% over the past year.
High Growth Momentum Fundamentals
Beyond technical strength, SBS shows robust earnings and revenue growth:
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Earnings Growth:
- EPS (TTM) grew 184% year-over-year.
- Quarterly EPS growth accelerated sharply, with recent quarters showing 80.8% and 620.9% increases.
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Revenue Expansion:
- Revenue (TTM) rose 43.8% YoY.
- Quarterly sales growth has been strong, with recent quarters up 28.6% and 132.4%.
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Profit Margins:
- Net margin improved to 26.5% in the last fiscal year, up from 13.8% the prior year.
Technical Outlook
According to ChartMill’s technical report, SBS has a perfect 10/10 technical rating and an 8/10 setup rating, indicating consolidation before a potential breakout. Key levels:
- Support: $19.82 (horizontal), $18.36 (trendline).
- Resistance: $20.66–$21.05 (trendline & moving averages).
A breakout above $21.06 could signal further upside, with a stop-loss suggested near $19.90.
For a deeper technical analysis, review the full technical report here.
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Disclaimer
This is not investment advice. Always conduct your own research and consider risk management before making investment decisions.
