LANDAUER INC (LDR) Stock Technical Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:LDR • US51476K1034
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to LDR. Both in the recent history as in the last year, LDR 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.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that LDR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks. On top of that, LDR also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- LDR is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
- LDR is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
- In the last month LDR has a been trading in a tight range between 67.20 and 67.75.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, LDR also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 67.19, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 67.03 to 67.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @54.25 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @51.89 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @47.16 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 67.27 to 68.10. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 LDR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for LDR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 91.25 | POSITIVE | LDR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.25% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of LDR is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LDR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LDR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 60.26 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for LDR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.25 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests LDR has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 8.33 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests LDR may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.39 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for LDR suggests low volalility. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67.33 | 67.19 | 0.14 (0.20%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @67.33. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @67.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.14 points, which is 0.20%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.05%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of LDR. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
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LANDAUER INC / LDR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for LANDAUER INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to LDR.
What is the trend direction for LDR stock?
The current trend direction for LANDAUER INC (LDR) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for LDR stock?
LANDAUER INC (LDR) has an RSI value of 60.2572. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for LDR stock?
The buy/sell signal for LANDAUER INC (LDR) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for LANDAUER INC (LDR) stock?
LANDAUER INC (LDR) has a support level at 67.19 and a resistance level at 67.27. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of LDR support and resistance levels.