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

TSX:NWC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA6632782083 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

56.72  +0.14 (+0.25%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, NWC scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, NWC is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, NWC did better than 88% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by NWC over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
NWC is one of the better performing stocks in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, it outperforms 87% of 17 stocks in the same industry.
NWC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so NWC is leading the market.
In the last month NWC has a been trading in the 53.86 - 57.39 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
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

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, NWC also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 56.73. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 55.62, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

44.35

57.46

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 55.34 to 55.62. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @54.14 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @48.06 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @44.80 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 56.73 to 56.89. 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 Strength88.73POSITIVENWC.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.73% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.75NEUTRALThe RSI value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.08NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NWC.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)77.34NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.9LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for NWC.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.26NEGATIVEThe 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
56.9055.331.57 (2.76%)25.00%
An entry @56.90. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @55.33. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.57 points, which is 2.76%.For a 0.69% 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 NWC. 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.
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Daily stock chart

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE

TSX:NWC (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

56.72

+0.14 (+0.25%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg0.25%
1 Week3%
2 Weeks0.73%
1 Month3.13%
3 Month23.01%
6 Month6.98%
12 Month50.01%
2 Year47.17%
3 Year56.25%
5 Year111.72%
10 Year138.32%
15 Year202.99%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.24
ATR(20)%1.9%
ATR Inc-36.03%
Range Today0.47
ADR(20)1.06
ADR(20)%1.87%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.73
Mansfield1.47
10 Day High57.37
10 Day Low53.86
20 Day High57.39
20 Day Low53.86
52 Week High57.39
52 Week Low37.15
CS1 End55.62
CR1 Start56.73
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.51%
DER(5)1.97%
Volume61.53K
Volume Incr0.52%
Vol(5)111.05K
Vol(50)140.69K