Argan Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

74

AGX
Argan

Last Price:

122.01

Seasonality Move:

7.82%

Buy

51

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:

77.66

Seasonality Move:

14.2%

Buy

74

Argan (AGX) is a Buy

Is Argan a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Argan [AGX] share price is $120.53. The Score for AGX is 74, which is 48% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AGX is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

Buy

51

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Buy

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $80.84. The Score for MSM is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MSM is currently trading in the 50-60% 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.

AGX Stock Price Chart

What is Argan's stock price today?

The Argan share price today is $120.53
The current trend is moderately bullish and AGX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $80.84
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 slight buying pressure.

AGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	9.3	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	65.06	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-291954	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(96.65 - 120.17)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(67.83 - 100.05)	Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.22	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	43.61	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	381096	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(81.58 - 85.4)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(78.95 - 84.89)	Sell

AGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	122.82	Sell
20-day SMA:	111.97	Buy
50-day SMA:	93.81	Buy
200-day SMA:	68.53	Buy
8-day EMA:	121.84	Sell
20-day EMA:	113.24	Buy
50-day EMA:	99.18	Buy
200-day EMA:	74.26	Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	82.44	Sell
20-day SMA:	83.19	Sell
50-day SMA:	81.95	Sell
200-day SMA:	88.71	Sell
8-day EMA:	82.01	Sell
20-day EMA:	82.48	Sell
50-day EMA:	82.52	Sell
200-day EMA:	86.79	Sell

Argan Earnings Growth & AGX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.21 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.20 per share, and an increase next year of $1.94 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.49 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.43 per share, and an increase next year of $0.03 per share.

Argan Technical Analysis

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MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis

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