HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:HCSG - Nasdaq - US4219061086 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, HCSG scores 3 out of 10 in our technical rating. HCSG has been an average performer in the overall market, it is still ok in the medium term time frame, but very the very recent evolution is negative.
In the last month HCSG has a been trading in the 12.66 - 15.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
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, HCSG outperforms 53% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
HCSG is an average performer in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry, it outperforms 57% of 83 stocks in the same industry.
HCSG is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so HCSG is lagging the market.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
The technical rating of HCSG is bad and it also does not present a quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
More info and screens
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @12.96 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 12.68 to 12.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @9.53 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @9.31 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @14.64 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @15.15 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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 HCSG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for HCSG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 53.53 | NEUTRAL | HCSG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of HCSG is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of HCSG is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCSG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 43.69 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HCSG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.03 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests HCSG has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 43.38 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HCSG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.76 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HCSG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 33 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for HCSG suggests a strong 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)
13.25
-0.39 (-2.86%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Performance
% Chg-2.86%
1 Week4.41%
2 Weeks-2.07%
1 Month-11.07%
3 Month-3.07%
6 Month17.36%
12 Month16.74%
2 Year5.08%
3 Year-7.6%
5 Year-49.41%
10 Year-62.05%
15 Year-11.03%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.7
ATR(20)%4.76%
ATR Inc26.64%
Range Today0.54
ADR(20)0.61
ADR(20)%4.6%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS53.53
Mansfield0.21
10 Day High15.38
10 Day Low12.66
20 Day High15.73
20 Day Low12.66
52 Week High15.73
52 Week Low9.13
CS1 End12.96
CR1 Start14.64
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.16%
DER(5)1.61%
Volume950.00K
Volume Incr73.71%
Vol(5)1.38M
Vol(50)759.81K