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HCMAHCM Acquisition Corp
$10.09
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

HCMA is a market laggard (RS 16/99, Top 84%) 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 Momentum

N/A
Q4'22
$54.52
-79%
Q1'23
$0.08
-57%
Q2'23
$0.06
-171%
Q3'23
$-0.07
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$10.09
50 DMA
$10.13
100 DMA
$10.07
150 DMA
$10.46
200 DMA
$10.61
Alignment Score: 1/4

HCMA Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 16/99 is in Bottom 16% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
16 (Top 84%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-171%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Trend
Weak DowntrendAbove 200 DMA

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on HCMA, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
16/99
Top 84% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
44
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
15K
-62% vs avg
Breakout
None
No recent breakout

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-171%
DECLINING
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
0/99
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

  • 50 DMA$10.13+0.4%
  • 52W High$10.49+4.0%
  • Pivot$10.49+4.0%
Current$10.09

Support

  • 20 DMA$10.07-0.2%
  • 52W Low$10.03-0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HCMA stock a buy now?

HCMA is a market laggard (RS 16/99, Top 84%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for HCMA?

HCMA 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 HCMA's RS Rating?

HCMA has an RS Rating of 16/99, meaning it's in the Top 84% 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.