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NVSNovartis AG
$141.61
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
NVS is a market laggard (RS 67/99, Top 33%) 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 67 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$141.61
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50 DMA
$133.01
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100 DMA
$130.23
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150 DMA
$126.51
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200 DMA
$122.65
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 67/99 is in Bottom 67% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
67 (Top 33%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-61%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on NVS, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 67 (Top 33%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -61%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
67/99
Top 33% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
69
BULLISH
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
2.1M
+34% vs avg
From Entry
+1.8%
$139.13
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-61%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-18%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+9%
WEAK
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
26%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
28/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
RunningBreakout Date2025-12-2322 days ago
Entry Price$139.13+1.8% since
Pullback Zone$140.51 - $138.42 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$139.13Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality5/10Normal volume
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
- 52W High$143.49+1.3%
- Pivot$143.49+1.3%
Current$141.61
Support
- 20 DMA$138.65-2.1%
- 50 DMA$133.01-6.1%
- 200 DMA$122.65-13.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVS stock a buy now?
NVS is a market laggard (RS 67/99, Top 33%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for NVS?
NVS broke out at $139.13 recently and is flat. Still early - monitor for follow-through confirmation.
What is NVS's RS Rating?
NVS has an RS Rating of 67/99, meaning it's in the Top 33% 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.