Relative Strength (RS Rating)

Relative Strength (RS Rating) measures how a stock's price performance compares to the overall market over a set period, usually the past year. It's a score from 1 to 99 that tells you whether a stock is outperforming or underperforming. You'll see RS Rating used by technical analysts—traders who study price charts—because it helps identify which stocks have momentum (upward price movement). A rating of 80+ suggests a stock is beating the market; below 30 means it's lagging. Think of it like a report card: if TechCorp has an RS Rating of 85, it's been a stronger performer than most stocks lately. It's useful context when deciding which stocks deserve a closer look, though it shouldn't be your only factor.