Astra Industrial Group at 148.10, +0.34% today, -4.65% over five days, +5.41% year-to-date. Volume subdued at 0.2x average. The session recorded 423 trades at 0.2x normal volume. Price is trading 0.09% below intraday VWAP at 148.23.
Flow is neutral: balanced order flow, smart money exiting positions. Order flow is balanced with no clear directional bias from either order book or smart money indicators. Risk profile is moderate: defensive beta (0.87) with moderate volatility. Risk texture shows max drawdown at 10.8% with Sharpe ratio at 2.75.
RSI at 51.2 and Stochastic at 22.0 are aligned. Trend strength is very strong in the sideways direction. Price is contained between support at 146.6 (1.0% below) and resistance at 148.7 (0.4% above). Support sits 1.0% below current price while resistance is 0.4% above. Within the 52-week range (125.6–193.0), price is 23.3% below the high.
The information environment shows 1 sampled headlines (1 relevant). News mix is neutral: 0 positive vs 0 negative items over 7 days from 1 total tracked. Scale anchor: market cap is 11.7B SAR in the CAPITAL_GOODS sector. Coverage themes: earnings.
Positioning reflects rank 4 of 14 in CAPITAL_GOODS, trailing TASI by 2.10% YTD. Against a sector average daily return of 0.14%, the stock's daily return measured 0.86%, an outperformance of 0.72 percentage points. Note: intraday change and daily return measures differ due to calculation basis. Watch which boundary gets tested: 146.6 or 148.7.
Flow:NEUTRAL
Levels:IN RANGE
Risk:MODERATE
Watch which boundary gets tested: 146.6 or 148.7.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
Price Chart
4,353 trading days
Since Aug 2008
Technical Analysis
SIDEWAYS
RSI (14)
52.5
Neutral
Volatility (20D)
20.22%
Support
147.47
Resistance
148.87
Moving Averages
SMA 20
149.52
SMA 50
141.06
SMA 200
145.32
MA: Mixed bearish
RSI: Neutral
About Astra Industrial Group
Astra Industrial Group is a prominent conglomerate based in Saudi Arabia, known for its diverse operations across several industries. As a key player in the industrial sector, its primary function includes managing and developing businesses related to pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and heavy machinery. A significant feature of Astra's offerings encompasses the production and distribution of life-saving pharmaceuticals, which have become pivotal in healthcare markets. The company's chemical division is heavily involved in the creation of essential raw materials that serve various industrial applications. In the heavy machinery sector, Astra provides equipment that supports infrastructure development, playing a vital role in construction and engineering projects. Established in line with Saudi Arabia's economic diversification plans, Astra Industrial Group holds a substantial presence in both local and regional markets, contributing to the kingdom's Vision 2030. By continually expanding its industrial footprint, Astra maintains a significant impact on sectors that are critical to both economic growth and technological advancement in the Middle East.