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Sep 10, 2023

Group Specialty's Struggles: Lose -6.94% in 1 Week! $GLW, $CC, $RYAM, $OLN, $SCSC and More!

Group Specialty Stocks Plunge by -6.94% in One Week - Strong Sell Signals!

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Introduction:

In the fast-paced world of trading, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Recent market movements have sent shockwaves through various sectors, and today, we'll be focusing on one group in particular - Group Specialty. This group has experienced a substantial -6.94% loss in just one week. We'll delve into the key factors influencing this decline and explore notable companies within this sector.

Tickers in This Group:

$KWR, $BCPC, $GLW, $CRS, $OLN, $ROG$SCSC, $CC, $RYAM, $NGVT and $ECVT

 

Industry Description:

The Group Specialty sector encompasses a diverse range of companies with specialized focuses. These companies cater to niche markets, offering unique products and services. This sector's diversity can make it susceptible to rapid market shifts.

Market Cap:

Within the Group Specialty sector, market capitalization varies significantly. The average market cap for this group is approximately 5 billion dollars, with valuations ranging from 205.2 million dollars to a staggering 26.8 billion dollars. Corning (NYSE: GLW) holds the highest market cap in this group at 26.8 billion dollars, while RYAM is valued at the lowest, with a market cap of 205.2 million dollars.

High and Low Price Notable News:

Recent price movements have been tumultuous for Group Specialty stocks. On average, these stocks experienced a weekly price decline of -6.94%. Looking further back, the monthly average price growth was -4.27%, and the quarterly growth averaged at -6.49%. Among the notable performers, Olin (OLN) faced a -5.64% decline this week, while Chemours Company (The) (CC) took a hit with a -7.15% decrease.

Volume:

Trading volume plays a significant role in understanding market sentiment. On average, weekly trading volume across Group Specialty stocks grew by 13.71%. However, the monthly and quarterly averages revealed decreases of -4.21% and -9.94%, respectively. This suggests a mixed bag of investor activity.
 

Fundamental Analysis Ratings:

Let's assess the fundamentals of these stocks:

  • Valuation Rating: 61
  • P/E Growth Rating: 50
  • Price Growth Rating: 65
  • SMR Rating: 69
  • Profit Risk Rating: 79
  • Seasonality Score: -23

Notable Ticker Descriptions:

Now, let's take a closer look at some notable companies within this group:

  1. $GLW - Corning (NYSE: GLW)

    • Corning, with a market cap of 26.8 billion dollars, is a significant player in the Group Specialty sector. However, it experienced recent challenges, contributing to the group's overall negative outlook.
  2. $CC - Chemours Company (The) (NYSE: CC)

    • Chemours Company, valued in the billions, is another notable company facing headwinds within this sector.
  3. $RYAM - Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM)

    • Despite being on the lower end of market capitalization at 205.2 million dollars, RYAM managed to buck the trend with a weekly gain of +5.62%.

The Group Specialty sector has faced a challenging week with a -6.94% loss. Factors such as market sentiment, price movements, and fundamental ratings all contribute to the negative outlook for this group. As investors, it's essential to stay informed about these developments and carefully consider your trading strategies within this sector.


 

Related Ticker: KWR, BCPC, GLW, CRS, OLN, ROG, SCSC, CC, RYAM, NGVT, ECVT

KWR in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on March 03, 2025

KWR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 42 cases where KWR's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

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.

The 10-day moving average for KWR crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on February 21, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher 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 KWR advanced for three days, in of 292 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 145 cases where KWR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 28, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KWR as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KWR turned negative on February 28, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

KWR moved below its 50-day moving average on March 03, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

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 (2.636) is normal, around the industry mean (3.630). P/E Ratio (32.395) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.064). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (6.088). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.860) is also within normal values, averaging (93.611).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. KWR’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.

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. KWR’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 83, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Dow (NYSE:DOW), DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), Chemours Company (The) (NYSE:CC).

Industry description

The specialty chemicals sector includes companies that produce chemicals and industrial gases, which are of relatively high-value, often made to customer specifications. Examples of specialty chemicals are electronic chemicals, industrial gases, coatings, adhesives and sealants, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals. The products are often valued on the basis of their purposes/performances rather than for their composition. Linde Plc, Ecolab Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Dow, Inc. are some of the largest companies making specialty chemicals.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Chemicals: Specialty Industry is 9.08B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 47 to 223.16B. LIN holds the highest valuation in this group at 223.16B. The lowest valued company is GTBT at 47.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -3%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. DTPKF experienced the highest price growth at 100%, while CNEY experienced the biggest fall at -21%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -45%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -0% and the average quarterly volume growth was 106%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 52
P/E Growth Rating: 60
Price Growth Rating: 61
SMR Rating: 75
Profit Risk Rating: 82
Seasonality Score: 1 (-100 ... +100)
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