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NOANorth American Construction Group Ltd.
$15.92
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

NOA is a market laggard (RS 51/99, Top 49%) 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 Momentum

-67%
Q4'24
$0.19
-46%
Q1'25
$0.21
-21%
Q2'25
$0.33
+19%
Q3'25
$0.56
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$15.92
50 DMA
$14.17
100 DMA
$14.17
150 DMA
$14.67
200 DMA
$15.02
Alignment Score: 1/4

NOA Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
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
19%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-23.7% below entry ($20.86)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on NOA, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
51/99
Top 49% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
69
BULLISH
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
140K
-1% vs avg
From Entry
-23.7%
$20.86

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+19%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-3%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+11%
Accelerating
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
12%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
29/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -23.7% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$20.86Breakout price
Current Loss-23.7%Below entry
Stop Was$19.19Should 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$16.12+1.3%
  • 52W High$21.73+36.5%
Current$15.92

Support

  • 200 DMA$15.02-5.7%
  • 20 DMA$14.55-8.6%
  • 50 DMA$14.17-11.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOA stock a buy now?

NOA is a market laggard (RS 51/99, Top 49%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for NOA?

NOA's breakout at $20.86 has failed (now -23.7% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is NOA's RS Rating?

NOA 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.