LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
13.5 USD
+0.26 (+1.96%)
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We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to LXFR. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, LXFR is only an average performer.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
LXFR 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.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that LXFR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 79% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 10 months ago.
LXFR is an average performer in the Machinery industry, it outperforms 66% of 128 stocks in the same industry.
LXFR is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so LXFR is lagging the market.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, LXFR 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 very little resistance above the current price.
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When analyzing the support we can see 6 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 13.20 to 13.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 12.42 to 12.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 11.83 to 11.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @11.18 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @10.54 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @9.73 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- Resistance @13.67 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @14.47 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for LXFR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for LXFR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 79.16 | POSITIVE | LXFR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.16% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LXFR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LXFR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of LXFR is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 63.56 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for LXFR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.05 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests LXFR has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 64.75 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for LXFR is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.09 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for LXFR suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 31.03 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for LXFR 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.68 | 13.19 | 0.49 (3.58%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @13.68. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @13.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.49 points, which is 3.58%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.90%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of LXFR. 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.
13.5
+0.26 (+1.96%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
Performance
% Chg1.96%
1 Week-0.07%
2 Weeks8.35%
1 Month13.07%
3 Month14.12%
6 Month11.2%
12 Month26.52%
2 Year3.45%
3 Year-6.9%
5 Year7.57%
10 Year25.12%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.4
ATR(20)%3.09%
ATR Inc-51.04%
Range Today0.24
ADR(20)0.4
ADR(20)%2.97%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS79.16
Mansfield-0.19
10 Day High13.86
10 Day Low12.32
20 Day High13.86
20 Day Low11.78
52 Week High15.64
52 Week Low9.41
CS1 End13.29
CR1 Start13.67
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.76%
DER(5)2.29%
Volume64.30K
Volume Incr-16.11%
Vol(5)116.30K
Vol(50)128.30K