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Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.
The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.
As of today (2026-07-24), Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA is R169.19. It's 20-Day SMA is R169.22 and 200-Day SMA is R165.31.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 50-Day SMA Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.
SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.
Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 50-Day SMA Related Terms
JSE:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: 50-Day SMA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 50-Day SMA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA falls into.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 50-Day SMA Calculation
The formula for calculating SMA is:
SMA
=
( P1 + P2 + ... + Pn )
/
n
where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.
* 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a 50-Day SMA of R169.19 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current 50-Day SMA is R169.19. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA compare to PWR and FIX?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's 50-Day SMA of R169.19 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 50-Day SMA for a Construction company?
A good 50-Day SMA depends on the Construction industry context. However, 50-Day SMA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 50-Day SMA mean?
A high 50-Day SMA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current 50-Day SMA is R169.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R171.18, compared to a current price of R154.75 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 50-Day SMA is R169.19. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 50-Day SMA calculated?
50-Day SMA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current 50-Day SMA is R169.19 as of Jul. 24, 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R154.75 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R171.18.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
50-Day SMA: R169.19
GF Value™: R171.18 vs. price of R154.75 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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