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MAMastercard Incorporated
$544.99
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
MA is a market laggard (RS 42/99, Top 58%) 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 42 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$544.99
→
50 DMA
$556.85
→
100 DMA
$567.03
✓→
150 DMA
$566.26
✓→
200 DMA
$562.33
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 42/99 is in Bottom 42% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
42 (Top 58%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
23%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Trend
Weak Downtrend→Above 200 DMA
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on MA, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 42 (Top 58%))
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 23%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Trend: Above 200 DMA(currently Weak Downtrend)
- Fresh Entry: Pullback to 50 DMA or new base formation(currently Extended +11% from 16mo ago breakout)
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Technical Health
RS Rating
42/99
Top 58% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
49
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
8.7M
+211% vs avg
From Entry
+10.7%
$492.11
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+23%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+17%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
2%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
56/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Lost MomentumBreakout Date2024-09-12489 days ago
Entry Was$492.11Breakout price
Gain Since+11%From entry
Reclaim$567.5121 EMA support
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$556.85+2.2%
- 200 DMA$562.33+3.2%
- 20 DMA$571.83+4.9%
Current$544.99
Support
- 52W Low$465.59-14.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MA stock a buy now?
MA is a market laggard (RS 42/99, Top 58%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for MA?
MA broke out at $492.11 16 month(s) ago and is now +11% extended. Wait for a pullback to the 21 EMA or a new base pattern.
What is MA's RS Rating?
MA has an RS Rating of 42/99, meaning it's in the Top 58% 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.