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CBTCabot Corporation
$73.56
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
CBT is a market laggard (RS 51/99, Top 49%) 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 51 - market laggard
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Broken StructurePrice
$73.56
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50 DMA
$65.44
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100 DMA
$70.29
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150 DMA
$72.41
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200 DMA
$73.54
Alignment Score: 1/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 51/99 is in Bottom 51% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
51 (Top 49%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-67%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
LATE_BASE→At pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-11.3% below entry ($82.94)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on CBT, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 51 (Top 49%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -67%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently LATE_BASE)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -11.3% below entry ($82.94))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $82.94(currently -11.3% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
51/99
Top 49% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
69
BULLISH
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
371K
-20% vs avg
From Entry
-11.3%
$82.94
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-67%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+18%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-10%
DECLINING
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
20%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
34/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Breakout FailedEntry Price$82.94Breakout price
Current Loss-11.3%Below entry
Stop Was$76.30Should have exited
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
- Pivot$81.72+11.1%
- 52W High$92.89+26.3%
Current$73.56
Support
- 200 DMA$73.54-0.0%
- 20 DMA$68.81-6.5%
- 50 DMA$65.44-11.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBT stock a buy now?
CBT is a market laggard (RS 51/99, Top 49%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for CBT?
CBT's breakout at $82.94 has failed (now -11.3% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.
What is CBT's RS Rating?
CBT has an RS Rating of 51/99, meaning it's in the Top 49% 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.