American States Water Co. Vs. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

55

AWR
American States Water Co.

Last Price:

$73.00

Seasonality Move:

0.61%

Buy

57

MMSI
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Last Price:

$87.02

Seasonality Move:

2.88%

Buy

55

American States Water Co. (AWR) is a Buy

Is American States Water Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current American States Water Co. [AWR] share price is $73.73. The Score for AWR is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AWR is currently trading in the 50-60% 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.

Buy

57

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) is a Buy

Is Merit Medical Systems, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merit Medical Systems, Inc. [MMSI] share price is $86.85. The Score for MMSI is 57, which is 14% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
MMSI is currently trading in the 50-60% 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.

AWR Stock Price Chart

What is American States Water Co.'s stock price today?

The American States Water Co. share price today is $73.73

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

MMSI Stock Price Chart

What is Merit Medical Systems, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Merit Medical Systems, Inc. share price today is $86.85

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

AWR Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.11	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	52.46	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	28322	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(72.3 - 74.48)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(72.17 - 75.31)	Sell

MMSI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.17	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.54	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	16078	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(84.16 - 87.48)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(82.3 - 88.3)	Buy

AWR Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	73.01	Buy
20-day SMA:	73.01	Buy
50-day SMA:	73.89	Sell
200-day SMA:	75.78	Sell
8-day EMA:	73.32	Buy
20-day EMA:	73.3	Buy
50-day EMA:	73.56	Buy
200-day EMA:	75.25	Sell

MMSI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	85.23	Buy
20-day SMA:	85.49	Buy
50-day SMA:	84.75	Buy
200-day SMA:	90.24	Sell
8-day EMA:	85.87	Buy
20-day EMA:	85.59	Buy
50-day EMA:	85.43	Buy
200-day EMA:	88.74	Sell

American States Water Co. Earnings Growth & AWR Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.14 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.31 per share, and an increase next year of $0.17 per share.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Earnings Growth & MMSI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.18 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.37 per share, and an increase next year of $0.28 per share.

American States Water Co. Technical Analysis

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Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Technical Analysis

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