Argan, Inc. Vs. Paychex, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

67

AGX
Argan, Inc.

Last Price:

$325.56

Seasonality Move:

5.99%

Sell

30

PAYX
Paychex, Inc.

Last Price:

$112.28

Seasonality Move:

3.9%

Buy

67

Argan, Inc. (AGX) is a Buy

Is Argan, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Argan, Inc. [AGX] share price is $325.59. The Score for AGX is 67, which is 34% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AGX is currently trading in the 60-70% 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

30

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is a Sell

Is Paychex, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Paychex, Inc. [PAYX] share price is $112.28. The Score for PAYX is 30, which is 40% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PAYX is currently trading in the 20-30% 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, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Argan, Inc. share price today is $325.59

The current trend is relatively stagnant and AGX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

PAYX Stock Price Chart

What is Paychex, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Paychex, Inc. share price today is $112.28

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PAYX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AGX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-4.42	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	48.99	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	193241	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(318.34 - 366.08)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(233.06 - 330.38)	Buy

PAYX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	21.44	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	43.75	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	3129718	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(110.28 - 114.34)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(114.61 - 135.91)	Sell

AGX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	318.75	Buy
20-day SMA:	340.05	Sell
50-day SMA:	322.82	Buy
200-day SMA:	229.64	Buy
8-day EMA:	320.41	Buy
20-day EMA:	328.97	Sell
50-day EMA:	318.17	Buy
200-day EMA:	245.37	Buy

PAYX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	114.6	Sell
20-day SMA:	112.85	Sell
50-day SMA:	116.36	Sell
200-day SMA:	137.11	Sell
8-day EMA:	60.38	Buy
20-day EMA:	29.64	Buy
50-day EMA:	12.93	Buy
200-day EMA:	3.38	Buy

Argan, Inc. Earnings Growth & AGX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.31 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.14 per share, an increase this year of $2.73 per share, and an increase next year of $3.30 per share.

Paychex, Inc. Earnings Growth & PAYX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.43 per share, an increase this year of $0.28 per share, and an increase next year of $0.47 per share.

Argan, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Paychex, Inc. Technical Analysis

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