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Apr 12, 2024

Pulp & Paper Industry Stocks($MERC, $CLW, $GLT, $ITP, $SUZ...) Surge: A Weekly Gain

The Pulp & Paper industry, encompassing companies involved in the production of pulp, paper, and specialty paper products, has witnessed an impressive average stock gain of 11.68% over the last week. This sector, crucial for producing materials for a wide array of markets such as books, magazines, containerboard, and food and beverage packaging, has shown resilience and growth potential amidst varying market conditions. Major players like Domtar Corporation, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., and Neenah Inc. have led the charge, showcasing the industry's robustness and appeal to investors.

🌐Tickers in Industry   -  $MERC, $CLW, $GLT, $ITP, $SUZ, $SLVM

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Market Capitalization Insights

The industry boasts an average market capitalization of $2.9 billion, demonstrating its significant footprint in the market. Market capitalizations within the sector vary widely, ranging from as low as $3 million to as high as $14.1 billion, with SUZ at the pinnacle, valued at $14.1 billion. This variance highlights the diverse size and scale of companies within the industry, from emerging players to established giants.

Price Performance Highlights

In the past week, the industry has seen an average weekly price growth of 15.17%, outpacing both monthly and quarterly growth rates. This surge is noteworthy, especially when considering the broader market conditions. GLT, with a staggering 73.44% price growth, stood out as the top performer, whereas ITP lagged, marking a slight decline of -2.02%. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of stock performances within the industry.

Trading Volume Trends

Trading activity has also seen remarkable trends, with an average weekly volume growth of 135.62%. This uptick in trading volume indicates a growing investor interest and confidence in the industry's prospects. Record-breaking daily growths in trading volumes for stocks like Glatfelter and Clearwater Paper further highlight the heightened activity and investor engagement in the sector.

A Thriving Sector

The Pulp & Paper industry's recent performance underscores its vitality and potential for growth. With a broad range of applications and a solid market presence, the industry continues to attract investment and attention. The remarkable average gain of 11.68% over the last week is a testament to the sector's strength and the promising opportunities it holds for investors looking to capitalize on its upward trajectory.

MERC : On February 9, 2024, MERC's stock exhibited a potentially bullish trend as its Stochastic Oscillator ascended from the oversold domain, suggesting an opportune moment for investors. Historical analysis by Tickeron's A.I.dvisor, scrutinizing 59 similar occurrences, reveals that in 49 instances, MERC's stock price experienced an upward movement shortly after. This pattern indicates a more than 83% probability of the stock's continued ascent in the days to follow, making it an attractive prospect for traders considering stock purchases or call option investments.

CLW : On February 6, 2024, Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) showcased a positive momentum shift as its RSI Oscillator emerged from the oversold territory, hinting at a potential reversal from a bearish to a bullish trajectory. This development suggests an attractive entry point for investors considering acquiring shares or exploring call options. An analysis conducted by the A.I.dvisor on 30 analogous events revealed that in 23 instances, CLW's stock price experienced an upward trajectory following such signals, establishing a 77% likelihood of continued price appreciation in the near term.

GLT : On February 7, 2024, Glatfelter (GLT) exhibited a significant bullish signal as its 10-day moving average ascended above its 50-day moving average, suggesting a shift towards an upward trend. This crossover is often seen as a strong buy indicator by market analysts. Historical data analysis reveals that in 11 out of 14 occurrences of such a crossover, GLT's stock price experienced further gains in the subsequent month. This pattern indicates a 79% probability of the stock's continued upward movement, highlighting a promising opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on GLT's momentum.

Related Ticker: MERC, CLW, MAGN, ITP

MERC sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory

On December 05, 2024, the Stochastic Oscillator for MERC moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 60 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 60 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on December 06, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on MERC as a result. In of 79 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MERC just turned positive on December 06, 2024. Looking at past instances where MERC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MERC moved above its 50-day moving average on December 09, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MERC advanced for three days, in of 311 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day moving average for MERC crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 12, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following 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 MERC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

MERC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on December 09, 2024. 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 MERC entered a downward trend on December 09, 2024. 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 seriously 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: P/B Ratio (1.050) is normal, around the industry mean (1.323). P/E Ratio (4.376) is within average values for comparable stocks, (13.739). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.294) is also within normal values, averaging (1.473). Dividend Yield (0.030) settles around the average of (0.041) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.334) is also within normal values, averaging (0.874).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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.

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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. MERC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. MERC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock worse than average.

Industry description

The pulp and paper industry includes companies that make pulp and process pulp into paper and specialty paper products. Companies in this industry also operate paper mills. The industry’s products have wide array of markets including books, magazines, envelopes, containerboard, and food and beverage packaging. Domtar Corporation, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. and Neenah Inc. are some of the major pulp & paper companies.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Pulp & Paper Industry is 4.8B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2.67M to 17.7B. UPMMY holds the highest valuation in this group at 17.7B. The lowest valued company is ITP at 2.67M.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Pulp & Paper Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -0%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. NDGPY experienced the highest price growth at 13%, while SEOJF experienced the biggest fall at -32%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Pulp & Paper Industry was -10%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -25% and the average quarterly volume growth was 33%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 33
P/E Growth Rating: 53
Price Growth Rating: 62
SMR Rating: 85
Profit Risk Rating: 93
Seasonality Score: 37 (-100 ... +100)
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