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MSC Industrial Direct Vs. Argan Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
41

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
$75.17
Seasonality Move:
0.16%
Buy
67

AGX
Argan

Last Price:
$141.77
Seasonality Move:
6.03%
Sell
41
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $75.18. The Score for MSM is 41, which is 18% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.
Buy
67
Argan (AGX) is a Buy

Is Argan a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Argan [AGX] share price is $141.98. The Score for AGX is 67, which is 34% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AGX is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $75.18
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

AGX Stock Price Chart

What is Argan's stock price today?

  • The Argan share price today is $141.98
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AGX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -1.72 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 46.09 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 679034 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (74.2 - 80.24) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (76.71 - 84.11) Sell

AGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.53 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 58.43 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 273881 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (115.45 - 131.89) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (125.83 - 158.51) Sell

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 74.58 Buy
20-day SMA: 76.79 Sell
50-day SMA: 78.96 Sell
200-day SMA: 81.1 Sell
8-day EMA: 74.2 Buy
20-day EMA: 76.24 Sell
50-day EMA: 78.2 Sell
200-day EMA: 82.18 Sell

AGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 130.77 Buy
20-day SMA: 125.52 Buy
50-day SMA: 131.58 Buy
200-day SMA: 116.93 Buy
8-day EMA: 130.36 Buy
20-day EMA: 128.18 Buy
50-day EMA: 131.75 Buy
200-day EMA: 118.1 Buy

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.22 per share, a decrease this year of $1.32 per share, and an increase next year of $0.41 per share.

Argan Earnings Growth & AGX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.36 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $2.73 per share, and an increase next year of $0.72 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Argan Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):