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AINAlbany International Corp.
$58.52
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
AIN is a market laggard (RS 49/99, Top 51%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 49 - market laggard
- VCP forming
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Broken StructurePrice
$58.52
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50 DMA
$50.24
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100 DMA
$54.09
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150 DMA
$58.39
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200 DMA
$60.23
Alignment Score: 1/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 49/99 is in Bottom 49% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
49 (Top 51%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-7%→>25% Qtr YoY
RSI (14)
73 (ELEVATED)→<70 for safe entry
Trend
Downtrend→Above 200 DMA
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on AIN, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 49 (Top 51%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -7%)
- RSI (14): <70 for safe entry(currently 73 (ELEVATED))
- Trend: Above 200 DMA(currently Downtrend)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
49/99
Top 51% (Need 80+)
Trend
Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
73
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 7/9
Volume
181K
-55% vs avg
Breakout
None
No recent breakout
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-7%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-8%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-12%
DECLINING
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
9%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
11/99
Percentile
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
- 200 DMA$60.23+2.9%
- Pivot$61.91+5.8%
- 52W High$83.65+42.9%
Current$58.52
Support
- 20 DMA$53.41-8.7%
- 50 DMA$50.24-14.1%
- 52W Low$41.15-29.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AIN stock a buy now?
AIN is a market laggard (RS 49/99, Top 51%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for AIN?
AIN currently has no confirmed breakout. Wait for a VCP pattern breakout with volume at least 40% above average before determining an actionable buy point.
What is AIN's RS Rating?
AIN has an RS Rating of 49/99, meaning it's in the Top 51% 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.