National Gypsum Co. at 15.25, -4.39% today, +7.09% over five days, -3.48% year-to-date. Volume subdued at 1.4x average. The session recorded 549 trades at 1.4x normal volume. Price is trading 1.29% below intraday VWAP at 15.45.
Flow is neutral: mild buy-side pressure, smart money exiting positions. Order flow is balanced with no clear directional bias from either order book or smart money indicators. Risk profile is elevated: market-beta (1.14) with high volatility. Risk texture shows max drawdown at 21.2% with Sharpe ratio at 0.84.
Momentum is stretched with RSI at 72.6 and Stochastic at 90.2, both overbought. Trend strength is weak; the sideways bias lacks conviction. Price is contained between support at 14.99 (1.7% below) and resistance at 15.28 (0.2% above). Support sits 1.7% below current price while resistance is 0.2% above. Within the 52-week range (14.3–24.0), price is 36.5% below the high.
The information environment is quiet with no tracked headlines. News mix is neutral: 0 positive vs 0 negative items over 7 days from 0 total tracked. Scale anchor: market cap is 0.5B SAR in the MATERIALS sector.
Positioning reflects rank 23 of 35 in MATERIALS, trailing TASI by 9.34% YTD. Against a sector average daily return of 0.97%, the stock's daily return measured -2.81%, an underperformance of 3.78 percentage points. Note: intraday change and daily return measures differ due to calculation basis. Watch which boundary gets tested: 14.99 or 15.28.
Flow:NEUTRAL
Levels:IN RANGE
Risk:ELEVATED
Watch which boundary gets tested: 14.99 or 15.28.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
National Gypsum Co. (2090) Price Chart
4,995 trading days
Since Apr 2006
National Gypsum Co. (2090) Technical Analysis
SIDEWAYS
RSI (14)
75.1
Overbought
Volatility (20D)
37.85%
Support
14.76
Resistance
15.28
Moving Averages
SMA 20
14.24
SMA 50
15.01
SMA 200
18.09
MA: Mixed bearish
RSI: Overbought
About National Gypsum Co.
National Gypsum Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative building materials. With a strong focus on producing gypsum wallboard, cement board, and interior finishing products, the company plays a crucial role in the construction industry. National Gypsum's products are key components in the creation of modern spaces, providing solutions for both residential and commercial construction projects. Their offerings contribute to essential building functions such as drywall, soundproofing, and moisture resistance.
The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship is reflected in its initiatives to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency across its operations. Through these efforts, National Gypsum fosters productive partnerships with builders, architects, and contractors, helping to meet evolving industry standards and consumer demands.
As one of the largest American gypsum manufacturers, National Gypsum occupies a significant position in the market, with its products distributed across North America. This broad reach and comprehensive range support the construction sector’s growth and infrastructure development, enhancing living and working environments with high-quality materials.