BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:BCPC • US0576652004
Current stock price
170.42 USD
-1.46 (-0.85%)
At close:
170.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
BCPC Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 4 out of 10 to BCPC. In the last year, BCPC was a medium performer in the overall market. We are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term picture.
- Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
- When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, BCPC outperforms 57% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
- BCPC is an average performer in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 48% of 83 stocks in the same industry.
- BCPC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so BCPC is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month BCPC has a been trading in the 160.21 - 176.84 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
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BCPC Setup Rating and Analysis
Although the technical rating is only medium, BCPC does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period.
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BCPC Support and Resistance Analysis
147.33
185.10
4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 167.47 to 168.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 162.00 to 163.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @156.52 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @148.82 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 180.78 to 183.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
BCPC Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for BCPC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for BCPC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 57.82 | NEUTRAL | BCPC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of BCPC is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of BCPC is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BCPC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.29 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BCPC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.6 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests BCPC has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 80.1 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests BCPC may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.57 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for BCPC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 24.47 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for BCPC suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
BCPC Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
BCPC Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
170.42
-1.46 (-0.85%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg-0.85%
1 Week2.42%
2 Weeks3.73%
1 Month-3.01%
3 Month10.65%
6 Month17.38%
12 Month9.4%
2 Year20.54%
3 Year29.7%
5 Year33.99%
10 Year177.74%
15 Year329.38%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.21
ATR(20)%2.57%
ATR Inc-12.34%
Range Today2.95
ADR(20)4.22
ADR(20)%2.48%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS57.82
3 months CRS84.97
6 months CRS86.01
Mansfield0.37
10 Day High173.24
10 Day Low160.21
20 Day High176.85
20 Day Low160.21
52 Week High183.9
52 Week Low139.17
CS1 End168.37
CR1 Start180.78
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.6%
DER(5)2.47%
Volume175.60K
Volume Incr21.23%
Vol(5)237.42K
Vol(50)185.55K
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to BCPC.
Can you provide the trend direction for BALCHEM CORP?
The current trend direction for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is Bearish.
What is the RSI signal for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has an RSI value of 51.292. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the short term momentum for BALCHEM CORP?
The short term momentum for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is neutral.