MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC (MFI.CA) Stock Technical Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFI - CA5649051078 - Common Stock
34.64 CAD
-0.43 (-1.23%)
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to MFI. Both in the recent history as in the last year, MFI 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 MFI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 80% of all stocks. On top of that, MFI also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
MFI is part of the Food Products industry. There are 13 other stocks in this industry. MFI outperforms 83% of them.
MFI 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.
In the last month MFI has a been trading in a tight range between 34.51 and 36.35.
MFI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 34.63, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
27.98
36.50
When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 34.63 to 34.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @31.36 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @29.82 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @29.06 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @28.26 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 36.12 to 36.14. 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 MFI.CA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MFI.CA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 80.52 | POSITIVE | MFI.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 80.52% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of MFI.CA is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MFI.CA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MFI.CA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.71 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MFI.CA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.29 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests MFI.CA has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 18.16 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests MFI.CA may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.77 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for MFI.CA suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 44.01 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for MFI.CA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35.41 | 34.62 | 0.79 (2.24%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @35.41. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @34.62. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.79 points, which is 2.24%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.56%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MFI. 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.
TSX:MFI (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.64
-0.43 (-1.23%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryFood Products
Performance
% Chg-1.23%
1 Week-3.7%
2 Weeks-2.91%
1 Month-1.67%
3 Month22.49%
6 Month39%
12 Month57.89%
2 Year32.72%
3 Year67.83%
5 Year27.59%
10 Year57.24%
15 Year187.71%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.63
ATR(20)%1.77%
ATR Inc0.63%
Range Today0.53
ADR(20)0.58
ADR(20)%1.69%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS80.52
Mansfield2.15
10 Day High36.3
10 Day Low34.51
20 Day High36.35
20 Day Low34.51
52 Week High36.35
52 Week Low19.61
CS1 End34.63
CR1 Start36.12
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.81%
DER(5)0.79%
Volume222.39K
Volume Incr-19.87%
Vol(5)211.82K
Vol(50)228.19K