AP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AP - Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.
$6.76
-0.36 (-5.06%)
▼
5d:
+4.64%
30d:
-18.06%
90d:
+25.42%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 7, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 11, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
AP is down 3.1% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $7.5 2026-06-18 with 2,106 OI. Call ratio: 99% View Scanner →
Strength: 6.5/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AP shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
📊 HOLD: AP shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AP is currently trading at $6.76, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $6.76 to $8.99.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $6.42, while resistance sits at $7.63. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.1% recently.
Market Sentiment: AP has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $5.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $6.42, while resistance sits at $7.63. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.1% recently.
Market Sentiment: AP has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $5.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Fair Price Range
$6.76 -
$8.99
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
54.2%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-5.1%)
- BEARISH: Trading 29.8% above Wall St target ($5.00)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$6.76 -
$8.99
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.93
(13.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$6.42
Resistance Level
$7.63
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 7, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
29.41
Wall Street Target
$5.00
(-29.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
400.0%
Profit Margin
-15.2%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: April 07, 2026 3:22 PM ET
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Sells
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