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MLABMesa Laboratories, Inc.
$87.91
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
MLAB is a market laggard (RS 45/99, Top 55%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 45 - market laggard
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$87.91
✓→
50 DMA
$79.05
✓→
100 DMA
$74.38
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150 DMA
$76.56
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200 DMA
$85.65
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 45/99 is in Bottom 45% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
45 (Top 55%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-43.2% below entry ($154.76)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on MLAB, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 45 (Top 55%))
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -43.2% below entry ($154.76))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $154.76(currently -43.2% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
45/99
Top 55% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
63
BULLISH
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
77K
-44% vs avg
From Entry
-43.2%
$154.76
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-29%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+5%
WEAK
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-1%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
86/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Breakout FailedEntry Price$154.76Breakout price
Current Loss-43.2%Below entry
Stop Was$142.38Should 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$89.95+2.3%
- 52W High$155.12+76.5%
Current$87.91
Support
- 200 DMA$85.65-2.6%
- 20 DMA$82.63-6.0%
- 50 DMA$79.05-10.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MLAB stock a buy now?
MLAB is a market laggard (RS 45/99, Top 55%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for MLAB?
MLAB's breakout at $154.76 has failed (now -43.2% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.
What is MLAB's RS Rating?
MLAB has an RS Rating of 45/99, meaning it's in the Top 55% 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.