NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:NPK • US6372151042
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to NPK. Both in the recent history as in the last year, NPK has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- NPK 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 NPK is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month NPK has a been trading in the 117.89 - 137.78 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NPK is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 84% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
- NPK is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 43% of 73 stocks in the same industry.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, NPK 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 123.74 to 124.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @121.31 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @110.24 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @99.14 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 94.67 to 95.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @91.64 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 NPK is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for NPK is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 84.94 | POSITIVE | NPK has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.94% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of NPK is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NPK is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NPK is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.87 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NPK is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.21 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests NPK has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 33.77 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for NPK is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.46 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for NPK suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 44.33 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for NPK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127.40 | 123.73 | 3.67 (2.88%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @127.40. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @123.73. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.67 points, which is 2.88%. | For a 0.72% 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 NPK. 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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NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC / NPK FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to NPK.
Can you provide the trend direction for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC?
The current trend direction for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC?
NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) has an RSI value of 55.8665. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for NPK stock?
The MACD indicator for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) has a value of -1.20737, indicating a bearish trend.
What are the support and resistance levels for NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) stock?
NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) has a support level at 124.47. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of NPK support and resistance levels.