National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia at 31.70, -1.06% today, +3.22% over five days, +9.08% year-to-date. Volume surged to 3.8x average. The session recorded 1,664 trades at 3.8x normal volume. Price is trading 0.78% below intraday VWAP at 31.95.
Flow indicates divergence: strong buy-side pressure (imbalance 115.89) while smart money is exiting positions. Order flow and smart money signals are misaligned, reflecting mixed participant conviction in current direction. Risk profile is high: defensive beta (0.63) with high volatility. Risk texture shows max drawdown at 24.3% with Sharpe ratio at 7.00.
RSI at 76.7 and Stochastic at 74.6 are aligned. Trend strength is strong in the uptrend direction. Price is contained between support at 31.07 (2.0% below) and resistance at 33.01 (4.1% above). Support sits 2.0% below current price while resistance is 4.1% above. Within the 52-week range (21.08–33.0), price is 3.9% 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 28.2B SAR in the ENERGY sector.
Positioning reflects rank 1 of 7 in ENERGY, outperforming TASI by 1.57% YTD. Against a sector average daily return of 0.68%, the stock's daily return measured 0.02%, an underperformance of 0.66 percentage points. Note: intraday change and daily return measures differ due to calculation basis. Watch which boundary gets tested: 31.07 or 33.01.
Flow:DIVERGENCE
Levels:IN RANGE
Risk:HIGH
Watch which boundary gets tested: 31.07 or 33.01.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
Price Chart
3,916 trading days
Since Mar 2010
Technical Analysis
UPTREND
RSI (14)
69.8
Neutral
Volatility (20D)
42.84%
Support
31.41
Resistance
32.25
Moving Averages
SMA 20
29.99
SMA 50
29.51
SMA 200
26.53
MA: Bullish
RSI: Neutral
About National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, also known as Bahri, is a prominent maritime transport company specializing in the shipping and logistics sectors. As one of the largest shipping companies in the Middle East, Bahri provides essential maritime services that include oil, chemical, dry bulk, and container transportation. The company's operations are critical in facilitating the energy sector, given Saudi Arabia's status as a leading global oil producer. Bahri plays a pivotal role in global trade, offering integrated logistics solutions and supply chain management services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of maritime transport across various industries. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Riyadh, Bahri has developed a robust fleet, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's strategic position in international trade networks. The company's activities are vital to the economic ecosystem, supporting both the national and global supply chains by providing seamless maritime connectivity. Through continuous expansion and strategic partnerships, Bahri symbolizes the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its maritime infrastructure and global trade influence.