UNITED STATES LIME & MINERAL (USLM) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:USLM - US9119221029 - Common Stock
130.24 USD
+2.61 (+2.04%)
130.24 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to USLM. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, USLM is showing a nice and steady performance.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that USLM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 87% of all stocks.
USLM is part of the Construction Materials industry. There are 13 other stocks in this industry. USLM outperforms 83% of them.
In the last month USLM has a been trading in the 118.66 - 132.11 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
USLM is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so USLM is lagging the market.
USLM 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 a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 130.25. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
More info and screens
97.14
131.55
We found 5 important support areas.
- Support @112.44 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @104.67 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @101.55 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @99.81 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @98.12 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 130.25 to 130.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 USLM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for USLM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 87.16 | POSITIVE | USLM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 87.16% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of USLM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of USLM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of USLM is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 65.87 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for USLM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.08 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests USLM has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.53 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for USLM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.68 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for USLM suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 27.11 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for USLM suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130.26 | 119.41 | 10.85 (8.33%) | 12.01% |
| An entry @130.26. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @119.41. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 10.85 points, which is 8.33%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 12.01% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
130.24
+2.61 (+2.04%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Performance
% Chg2.04%
1 Week0.45%
2 Weeks6.21%
1 Month7.18%
3 Month32.04%
6 Month46.16%
12 Month36.35%
2 Year223.98%
3 Year537.18%
5 Year622.75%
10 Year1326.51%
15 Year1584.43%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.33
ATR(20)%2.68%
ATR Inc-27.23%
Range Today2.86
ADR(20)3.47
ADR(20)%2.66%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS87.16
Mansfield0.49
10 Day High132.11
10 Day Low119.42
20 Day High132.11
20 Day Low118.66
52 Week High159.53
52 Week Low80.47
CS1 End112.44
CR1 Start130.25
Volume & EV
DER(3)1%
DER(5)0.98%
Volume114.70K
Volume Incr-2.92%
Vol(5)116.30K
Vol(50)126.50K