National Gypsum Co. at 15.12, -2.01% today, -6.09% over five days, -2.45% year-to-date. Volume subdued at 0.9x average. The session recorded 406 trades at 0.9x normal volume. Price is trading 1.05% below intraday VWAP at 15.28.
Flow is neutral: mild buy-side pressure, smart money neutral. Order flow is balanced with no clear directional bias from either order book or smart money indicators. Risk profile is high: market-beta (1.24) with high volatility. Risk texture shows max drawdown at 23.4% with Sharpe ratio at 0.77.
RSI at 39.9 and Stochastic at 31.3 are aligned. Trend strength is very strong in the sideways direction. The key reference remains support at 15.25, currently 0.8% above price; resistance stands at 15.68. Support sits 0.8% above current price while resistance is 3.7% above. Within the 52-week range (14.3–24.0), price is 37.0% 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 9 of 36 in MATERIALS, trailing TASI by 9.96% YTD. Against a sector average daily return of 0.26%, the stock's daily return measured -1.85%, an underperformance of 2.11 percentage points. Watch whether price reclaims 15.25.
Flow:NEUTRAL
Levels:BELOW SUPPORT
Risk:HIGH
Watch whether price reclaims 15.25.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
Price Chart
5,006 trading days
Since Feb 2006
Technical Analysis
SIDEWAYS
RSI (14)
40.2
Neutral
Volatility (20D)
37.51%
Support
14.92
Resistance
15.49
Moving Averages
SMA 20
15.87
SMA 50
15.82
SMA 200
18.97
MA: Bearish
RSI: Neutral
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.