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.
Contributor
JHX in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on September 17, 2026
JHX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 25 of 31 cases where JHX's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.
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, 22 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +5.89% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JHX advanced for three days, in 225 of 319 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 172 of 233 cases where JHX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 74%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JHX as a result. In 53 of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 71%.
JHX moved below its 50-day moving average on September 15, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for JHX crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 18, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 16 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 75%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 3 (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 Valuation Rating of 29 (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: P/B Ratio (2.316) is normal, around the industry mean (2.244). JHX's P/E Ratio (118.636) is considerably higher than the industry average of (27.055). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.286) is also within normal values, averaging (0.877). Dividend Yield (0.012) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.896) is also within normal values, averaging (2.242).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 45 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. JHX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 86 (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 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. JHX’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 78, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of cement and building materials
Industry ConstructionMaterials