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Zambia SugarLUS:ZSUG 26 9-Day RSI is 21.17 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZSUG with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,108 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zambia Sugar ranks better than 95.92% on this metric.
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. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
As of today (2026-07-19), Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI is 21.17.
The industry rank for Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:ZSUG's 9-Day RSI is ranked better than 95.92% of 2108
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 49.795
vs LUS:ZSUG: 21.17
Zambia Sugar (LUS:ZSUG) 9-Day RSI Explanation
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. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
Zambia Sugar 9-Day RSI Related Terms
LUS:ZSUG vs : 9-Day RSI Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 9-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.
Zambia Sugar 9-Day RSI vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zambia Sugar's 9-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.
Zambia Sugar (LUS:ZSUG) has a 9-Day RSI of 21.17 as of Jul. 19, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambia Sugar ranks #86 out of 2108 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI too high?
Zambia Sugar's current 9-Day RSI is 21.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 9-Day RSI is 49.80. Zambia Sugar's value of 21.17 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zambia Sugar ranks #86 out of 2108 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zambia Sugar has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Sugar's 9-Day RSI compare to ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zambia Sugar ranks #86 out of 2108 companies for 9-Day RSI. This places Zambia Sugar in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 9-Day RSI is 49.80. Zambia Sugar's value of 21.17 is 57.5% 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 9-Day RSI for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 9-Day RSI among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 49.80, based on 2,108 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 9-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 9-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zambia Sugar's current 9-Day RSI of 21.17 is 57.5% 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 9-Day RSI mean?
A high 9-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 9-Day RSI is 49.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambia Sugar's current 9-Day RSI is 21.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia Sugar stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Sugar (LUS:ZSUG) has a current 9-Day RSI of 21.17. The current 9-Day RSI is 21.17 and 57.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 49.80. Zambia Sugar's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 9-Day RSI calculated?
9-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zambia Sugar (LUS:ZSUG), the current 9-Day RSI is 21.17 as of Jul. 19, 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.
Zambia Sugar PLC is a sugar producer based in Zambia, serving both the domestic and regional markets. Its wide range of sugar and sugar products includes direct consumption sugar enriched with Vitamin A, brown and household refined sugar, sugar for industrial customers, syrups, speciality sugars, and molasses sold as animal feed for both the local and export markets. These products are marketed under the Whitespoon brand. The group is comprised of the following business segments: Sugar Production, which generates the majority of its revenue, and Cane Growing. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Zambia, followed by Congo, Kenya, South Africa, and other markets.
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