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PFSProvident Financial Services, Inc.
$19.85
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
PFS is a market laggard (RS 55/99, Top 45%) 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 55 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$19.85
✓→
50 DMA
$19.64
✓→
100 DMA
$19.52
✓→
150 DMA
$19.05
✓→
200 DMA
$18.42
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 55/99 is in Bottom 55% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
55 (Top 45%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-4.0% from entry ($20.68)→Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on PFS, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 55 (Top 45%))
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Breakout Status: Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)(currently -4.0% from entry ($20.68))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $20.68(currently -4.0% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
55/99
Top 45% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
44
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
842K
+2% vs avg
From Entry
-4.0%
$20.68
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+53%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
-22%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
5%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
83/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
StrugglingBreakout Date2025-12-1036 days ago
Entry Was$20.68Breakout price
Loss Since-4%From entry
Wait For$20.68Reclaim entry or new base
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
- 20 DMA$20.29+2.2%
- 52W High$21.29+7.3%
Current$19.85
Support
- 50 DMA$19.64-1.1%
- 200 DMA$18.42-7.2%
- 52W Low$14.34-27.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PFS stock a buy now?
PFS is a market laggard (RS 55/99, Top 45%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for PFS?
PFS broke out at $20.68 1 month(s) ago but is now -4% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.
What is PFS's RS Rating?
PFS has an RS Rating of 55/99, meaning it's in the Top 45% 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.