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Oct 22, 2018
Shipping Stocks Feels Tailwinds of Trade War

Shipping Stocks Feels Tailwinds of Trade War

The latest move in the ongoing trade war between U.S. and China saw the Trump administration announce that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the Universal Postal Union, a 144-year-old-treaty among 192 nations that helps set international postage rates.

The trading community considered this move as a bullish decision for international shipping rates. The result? Shipping stocks soared high on Monday and also helped garner a heavy dose of investor’s interest in overseas shipping stocks.

Top Ships Inc. (TOPS, $1.97) was the most notable runner amongst all the shipping stocks, as it recorded a +56% gain. Diana Containerships Inc (DCIX, $1.57), Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (SINO, $1.26) and Globus Maritime Ltd (GLBS, $6.05) were some of the other top gainers, rising by +23.9%, +17.6% and +13.5%, respectively.

With a remarkable run at the onset of the week, traders are waiting to see if the surge in shipping stocks has the legs to carry forward or if the buying binge is just temporary. It's worth keeping an eye on. 

Related Ticker: TOPS

Momentum Indicator for TOPS turns negative, indicating new downward trend

TOPS saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on June 16, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 88 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TOPS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for TOPS entered a downward trend on June 22, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TOPS's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 43 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 68 cases where TOPS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone 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 TOPS just turned positive on May 29, 2026. Looking at past instances where TOPS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TOPS advanced for three days, in of 204 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (0.055) is normal, around the industry mean (194.565). P/E Ratio (1.321) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.093). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (4.128). TOPS has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.050). P/S Ratio (0.051) is also within normal values, averaging (4.397).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. TOPS’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 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.

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. TOPS’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 46, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD), Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), Targa Resources Corp (NYSE:TRGP), Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG), Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA), Antero Midstream Corp (NYSE:AM), Plains GP Holdings LP (NASDAQ:PAGP), CMB.TECH NV (NYSE:CMBT), Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG).

Industry description

Oil & Gas Pipelines industry includes companies that transport natural gas and crude oil through pipelines. These companies also collect and market the fuels. The pipeline segment could be considered as a midstream operation – functioning as a link between the upstream and downstream operations in the oil and gas industry. Some of the largest U.S. pipeline players include Enterprise Products Partners L.P, TC Energy Corporation and Energy Transfer, L.P.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry is 16.62B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 7.66K to 119.66B. ENB holds the highest valuation in this group at 119.66B. The lowest valued company is AVACF at 7.66K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -6%, and the average quarterly price growth was 28%. NAT experienced the highest price growth at 14%, while MMLP experienced the biggest fall at -20%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was -9%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 22% and the average quarterly volume growth was 120%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 25
P/E Growth Rating: 48
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 60
Profit Risk Rating: 46
Seasonality Score: -43 (-100 ... +100)
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