ENPRO INC (NPO) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:NPO - US29355X1072 - Common Stock
226 USD
+5.6 (+2.54%)
225.55 USD
-0.45 (-0.2%)
Overall NPO gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, NPO is showing a nice and steady performance.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
NPO is part of the Machinery industry. There are 129 other stocks in this industry. NPO outperforms 82% of them.
NPO 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 NPO has a been trading in the 211.28 - 229.06 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 NPO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 85% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
NPO has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 222.75, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
141.97
233.89
We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 219.73 to 222.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @211.77 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @143.40 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @227.50 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 231.56 to 231.57. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 NPO is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for NPO is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 85.23 | POSITIVE | NPO has a high relative strength, it outperformed 85.23% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NPO is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NPO is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NPO is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.37 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NPO is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.14 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests NPO has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 54.21 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for NPO is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.57 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for NPO suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 13.84 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for NPO suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227.51 | 219.72 | 7.79 (3.42%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @227.51. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @219.72. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 7.79 points, which is 3.42%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.86%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of NPO. 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.
226
+5.6 (+2.54%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
Performance
% Chg2.54%
1 Week0.9%
2 Weeks4.05%
1 Month4.99%
3 Month11.17%
6 Month58.27%
12 Month43.17%
2 Year86.48%
3 Year165.95%
5 Year300.64%
10 Year476.97%
15 Year622.51%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.11
ATR(20)%2.57%
ATR Inc-3.43%
Range Today7.37
ADR(20)5.69
ADR(20)%2.52%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS85.23
Mansfield1.04
10 Day High228.32
10 Day Low215.41
20 Day High229.06
20 Day Low211.28
52 Week High231.94
52 Week Low133.5
CS1 End222.75
CR1 Start227.5
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.93%
DER(5)2.42%
Volume239.20K
Volume Incr43.31%
Vol(5)155.00K
Vol(50)125.14K