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NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock

49.19 CAD
-0.41 (-0.83%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

Taking everything into account, NWC scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. NWC has been a bad performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium term time frame, but recent action was again very positive.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NWC is a bad performer in the overall market: 69% of all stocks are doing better.
NWC is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. 64% of 18 stocks in the same industry do better.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
In the last month NWC has a been trading in the 45.16 - 50.46 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
NWC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so NWC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Weekly stock chart
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, NWC does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 49.54. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 49.01, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

44.41

51.74

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 47.61 to 49.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 44.86 to 46.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 49.54 to 50.32. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 51.22 to 51.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for NWC.CA is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for NWC.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength31.24NEUTRALNWC.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NWC.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPMIXEDThe current price of NWC.CA is below the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.59NEUTRALThe RSI value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NWC.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)79.31NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NWC.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.1MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for NWC.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.35NEUTRALThe ADX value for NWC.CA suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC Daily stock chart

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE

TSX:NWC (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

49.19

-0.41 (-0.83%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.83%
1 Week2.27%
2 Weeks1.76%
1 Month1.82%
3 Month0.47%
6 Month1.17%
12 Month0.76%
2 Year25.26%
3 Year38.29%
5 Year51.63%
10 Year71.57%
15 Year138.56%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.17
ATR(20)%2.1%
ATR Inc-42.27%
Range Today0.66
ADR(20)0.95
ADR(20)%1.93%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS31.24
3 months CRS42.85
6 months CRS31.64
Mansfield-1
10 Day High49.99
10 Day Low45.16
20 Day High50.46
20 Day Low45.16
52 Week High57.95
52 Week Low44.48
CS1 End49.01
CR1 Start49.54
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.72%
DER(5)-0.07%
Volume275.69K
Volume Incr8.37%
Vol(5)166.19K
Vol(50)143.62K

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to NWC.CA.


What is the trend direction for NWC stock?

The current trend direction for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for NWC stock?

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has an RSI value of 54.587. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

The MACD indicator for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a value of -0.016561, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for NWC stock?

The short term momentum for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is positive.