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NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock

48.78 CAD
-0.22 (-0.45%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, NWC scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, NWC is a bad performer.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NWC is a bad performer in the overall market: 65% of all stocks are doing better.
NWC is part of the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are 17 other stocks in this industry, of which 75% are performing better than NWC.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month NWC has a been trading in the 45.16 - 50.46 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
NWC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so NWC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Weekly stock chart
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although the technical rating is only medium, NWC does present a nice setup opportunity. 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 a support zone below the current price at 48.37, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

44.41

51.74

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 47.85 to 48.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 44.86 to 46.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

3 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 48.96 to 49.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @50.32 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 51.22 to 51.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for NWC.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for NWC.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength35.01NEUTRALNWC.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPMIXEDThe current price of NWC.CA is below the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)50.71NEUTRALThe RSI value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.06NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NWC.CA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)79.99NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.07MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for NWC.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.72NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NWC.CA suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
49.3147.841.47 (2.98%)25.00%
An entry @49.31. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @47.84. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.47 points, which is 2.98%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.75%.

  • 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.
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Daily stock chart

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE

TSX:NWC (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

48.78

-0.22 (-0.45%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.45%
1 Week-1.65%
2 Weeks1.5%
1 Month-2.38%
3 Month3.33%
6 Month1.65%
12 Month-1.18%
2 Year24.22%
3 Year37.14%
5 Year50.37%
10 Year70.14%
15 Year136.57%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.96
ATR(20)%2.07%
ATR Inc-64.67%
Range Today0.43
ADR(20)0.93
ADR(20)%1.9%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS35.01
3 months CRS62.29
6 months CRS34.14
Mansfield-1.15
10 Day High49.99
10 Day Low47.6
20 Day High50.46
20 Day Low45.16
52 Week High57.95
52 Week Low44.48
CS1 End48.37
CR1 Start48.96
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.74%
DER(5)-0.91%
Volume82.33K
Volume Incr-26.15%
Vol(5)115.33K
Vol(50)135.64K

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.


What is the trend direction for NWC stock?

The current trend direction for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for NWC stock?

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has an RSI value of 50.7144. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

The MACD indicator for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a value of -0.0611822, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for NWC stock?

The short term momentum for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is positive.