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The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
The industry rank for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MTNL's 14-Day RSI is ranked better than 77.3% of 392
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 48.755
vs NSE:MTNL: 41.20
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam 14-Day RSI Related Terms
NSE:MTNL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam 14-Day RSI vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) has a 14-Day RSI of 41.20 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #89 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI too high?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current 14-Day RSI is 41.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median 14-Day RSI is 48.76. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's value of 41.20 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #89 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's 14-Day RSI compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #89 out of 392 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Mahanagar Telephone Nigam in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 48.76. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's value of 41.20 is 15.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Telecommunication Services companies is 48.76, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current 14-Day RSI of 41.20 is 15.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 48.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current 14-Day RSI is 41.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹43.45, compared to a current price of ₹26.82 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 41.20 and 15.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 48.76. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL), the current 14-Day RSI is 41.20 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.82 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹43.45.
GuruFocus considers Mahanagar Telephone Nigam to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MTNL:
14-Day RSI: 41.20
GF Value™: ₹43.45 vs. price of ₹26.82 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#89 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MTNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is an India-based company that provides telecommunications services. The company's operating segment includes the Basic and Cellular segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Basic segment. The company offers various telecom services, including fixed telephone service, GSM (including 3G services), Internet, Broadband, ISDN, and Leased Line services.
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