Financhill
Back

Argan Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
79

AGX
Argan

Last Price:
136.78
Seasonality Move:
8.94%
Sell
47

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
82.10
Seasonality Move:
12.14%
Buy
79
Argan (AGX) is a Buy

Is Argan a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Argan [AGX] share price is $133.07. The Score for AGX is 79, which is 58% 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.
Sell
47
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 $82.42. The Score for MSM is 47, which is 6% 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.

AGX Stock Price Chart

What is Argan's stock price today?

  • The Argan share price today is $133.07
    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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $82.42
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MSM is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

AGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 9.17 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 75.39 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 200240 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (102.13 - 125.63) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (68.25 - 104.29) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.55 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 51.45 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 500628 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.52 - 85.06) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (78.78 - 84.64) Buy

AGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 127.02 Buy
20-day SMA: 117.68 Buy
50-day SMA: 98.29 Buy
200-day SMA: 70.18 Buy
8-day EMA: 126.55 Buy
20-day EMA: 118.3 Buy
50-day EMA: 103.49 Buy
200-day EMA: 76.37 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 81 Buy
20-day SMA: 82.03 Buy
50-day SMA: 81.94 Buy
200-day SMA: 88.42 Sell
8-day EMA: 81.05 Buy
20-day EMA: 81.73 Buy
50-day EMA: 82.16 Buy
200-day EMA: 86.52 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 $0.39 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $1.43 per share, and a decrease next year of $1.03 per share.

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):

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):