CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
114.1 USD
-0.62 (-0.54%)
114 USD
-0.1 (-0.09%)
Taking everything into account, CRH scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, CRH has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
CRH is one of the better performing stocks in the Construction Materials industry, it outperforms 75% of 13 stocks in the same industry.
CRH is currently making a new 52 week high. This is a strong signal. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month CRH has a been trading in the 108.86 - 116.36 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
CRH has an average volume of 4192650 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CRH is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 82% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
CRH has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 113.65, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
More info and screens
84.64
115.87
We found 5 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 110.72 to 113.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @104.04 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @97.42 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @93.06 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @85.49 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 114.11 to 114.72. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for CRH is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for CRH is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 82.98 | POSITIVE | CRH has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.98% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRH is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRH is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CRH is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 60.24 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for CRH is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.29 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests CRH has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 77.33 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for CRH is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.87 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for CRH suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.18 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for CRH suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114.73 | 110.71 | 4.02 (3.50%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @114.73. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @110.71. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 4.02 points, which is 3.50%. | For a 0.88% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
114.1
-0.62 (-0.54%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Performance
% Chg-0.54%
1 Week1.4%
2 Weeks3.05%
1 Month1.34%
3 Month24.67%
6 Month29.45%
12 Month23.35%
2 Year108.48%
3 Year254.02%
5 Year216.15%
10 Year329.92%
15 Year585.7%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.15
ATR(20)%1.87%
ATR Inc14.47%
Range Today2.86
ADR(20)2.04
ADR(20)%1.79%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.98
Mansfield0.51
10 Day High116.36
10 Day Low110.68
20 Day High116.36
20 Day Low108.86
52 Week High116.36
52 Week Low76.75
CS1 End113.65
CR1 Start114.11
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.86%
DER(5)-0.08%
Volume5.73M
Volume Incr20.94%
Vol(5)4.34M
Vol(50)4.19M