Month Sees Strong +12.84% Upswing in Construction Materials Sector
The Construction Materials Industry has experienced a significant increase of +12.84% in its performance over the past month.
Tickers in the industry - $JHX, $CRH, $EXP, $CX, $MLM, $USLM, $VMC, $BCC, $SUM, $TGLS, $LOMA
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The Construction Materials Industry has been a focal point of investor attention recently, showcasing an impressive performance surge of +12.84% over the past month. This upward trajectory has sparked interest in several key stocks within the industry, including JHX, CRH, EXP, CX, MLM, USLM, VMC, BCC, CPAC, SUM, TGLS, LOMA, RETO, SMID, and KNF.
Market Capitalization Insights
The construction materials industry presents a diverse range of market capitalizations within its spectrum, averaging at 9.4 billion dollars. This range spans from the modest 32.8 million dollar valuation of RETO to the substantial 40.4 billion dollar valuation of CRH, establishing it as the highest-valued company in the sector.
Price Movement Highlights
The industry's stock prices have experienced notable shifts in recent times. The average weekly price growth among the group stood at 0.59%, while the monthly growth demonstrated a remarkable 12.84%. Zooming out to a quarterly perspective, the average growth over the last quarter was a significant 24.03%. Within this dynamic landscape, RETO emerged as the front-runner, with an impressive price growth of 75.29%. Conversely, SMID faced a decline of -15.18%, indicating the fluid nature of the industry's price movements.
Volume Dynamics
Volume has also played a pivotal role in shaping the recent landscape of the construction materials industry. Weekly volume growth averaged an impressive 76.11%, while the monthly and quarterly volume growths stood at 64.96% and a staggering 393.12% respectively. A few standout moments include:
- On 7/28/23, Cemex SAB de CV (CX) experienced a record-breaking daily volume growth of 255% over the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.
- CRH Public (CRH) witnessed a similar trend on 7/6/23, with a remarkable daily volume growth of 209% over the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.
- Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima (LOMA) had a three-day streak of record-breaking daily volume growth, culminating in a staggering 257% increase over the 65-Day Volume Moving Average on 7/1/23.
Ticker Insights
Within this industry, several tickers have garnered specific attention due to noteworthy developments:
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JHX: RSI Indicator Shift - JHX's RSI Oscillator exited the overbought zone on August 09, 2023, signaling a potential shift from an upward to a downward trend. Historical analysis indicates that in 32 out of 45 instances, the stock moved lower following such a RSI movement, suggesting a 71% likelihood of a downward move. The price currently trades between $34.71 and $22.10 resistance lines, reflecting recent trends of +3% uptrend and -5% downtrend.
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CX: Three-day Downward Trend - CX has witnessed a -1.89% downward trend over three consecutive days starting from August 11, 2023. Such sustained declines often indicate a bearish sentiment, with historical data suggesting a 77% probability of further decline within the next month. With the price currently above the highest resistance line of $6.81, recent trends reveal a +5% uptrend during the month and a +0.26% uptrend during the past week.
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BCC: Negative Momentum Indicator - BCC's Momentum Indicator dipped below the 0 level on August 16, 2023, suggesting a possible transition into a new downward phase. Historical analysis points towards a 70% chance of decline following this indicator trend. The stock currently hovers above the highest resistance line of $86.00, with recent trends indicating a +4% uptrend during the month and a -5% downtrend during the past week.
Summary, the Construction Materials Industry has displayed remarkable growth recently, with key tickers like JHX, CX, and BCC offering intriguing insights into its dynamic landscape. Investors are advised to closely monitor the trends and indicators of these stocks to make informed decisions in this evolving market.
JHX in +1.81% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on May 02, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where JHX advanced for three days, in of 328 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where JHX's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 21 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for JHX just turned positive on April 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where JHX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 58 cases where JHX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 07, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JHX as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JHX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
JHX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for JHX entered a downward trend on April 21, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: JHX's P/B Ratio (9.259) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.528). P/E Ratio (33.140) is within average values for comparable stocks, (24.372). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.747) is also within normal values, averaging (2.250). Dividend Yield (0.012) settles around the average of (0.041) among similar stocks. JHX's P/S Ratio (4.600) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.772).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 57, placing this stock slightly worse than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. JHX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a manufacturer of cement products
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