MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:MSA • US5534981064
Taking everything into account, MSA scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, MSA is only an average performer.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- MSA is part of the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are 80 other stocks in this industry. MSA outperforms 77% of them.
- MSA is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so MSA is lagging the market slightly.
- MSA 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 MSA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
MSA has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. 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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5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 191.94 to 192.29. 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 175.77 to 175.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 170.67 to 172.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Support @165.05 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Strong support @157.51 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 MSA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MSA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 78.01 | POSITIVE | MSA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.01% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MSA is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MSA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MSA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 61.59 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MSA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.79 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests MSA has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 47.85 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MSA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.5 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for MSA suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 37.1 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for MSA suggests a strong trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198.56 | 192.11 | 6.45 (3.25%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @198.56. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @192.11. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 6.45 points, which is 3.25%. | For a 0.81% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MSA. 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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MSA SAFETY INC / MSA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for MSA SAFETY INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to MSA.
Can you provide the trend direction for MSA SAFETY INC?
The current trend direction for MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for MSA SAFETY INC?
MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) has an RSI value of 61.5918. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) stock?
The buy/sell signal for MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What is the support and resistance level for MSA stock?
MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) has a support level at 192.29. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MSA support and resistance levels.