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AFGAmerican Financial Group, Inc.
$131.90
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
AFG is a market laggard (RS 34/99, Top 66%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings moderate
- RS 34 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$131.90
→
50 DMA
$136.40
→
100 DMA
$137.40
✓→
150 DMA
$133.95
✓→
200 DMA
$131.78
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 34/99 is in Bottom 34% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
34 (Top 66%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
19%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-5.6% below entry ($139.68)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on AFG, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 34 (Top 66%))
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 19%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -5.6% below entry ($139.68))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $139.68(currently -5.6% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
34/99
Top 66% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
41
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
367K
-8% vs avg
From Entry
-5.6%
$139.68
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+19%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-23%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-2%
DECLINING
F-Score
9/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
20%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
37/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
StrugglingBreakout Date2025-09-04134 days ago
Entry Was$139.68Breakout price
Loss Since-6%From entry
Wait For$139.68Reclaim entry or new base
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 20 DMA$135.33+2.6%
- 50 DMA$136.40+3.4%
- 52W High$150.02+13.7%
Current$131.90
Support
- 200 DMA$131.78-0.1%
- 52W Low$114.73-13.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AFG stock a buy now?
AFG is a market laggard (RS 34/99, Top 66%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for AFG?
AFG broke out at $139.68 4 month(s) ago but is now -6% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.
What is AFG's RS Rating?
AFG has an RS Rating of 34/99, meaning it's in the Top 66% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.