Structural break signals
CRML qualifies for the Red List on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about CRML.
CRML qualifies for the Red List on decline depth — down -63.9% from its rolling 252-day high. Past the 40% threshold, the deepest tier in the taxonomy.
52-week range
Sector context · Basic Materials
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Questions about CRML
What people ask.
Why is CRML on Broken Stocks?
CRML qualifies for the Red List on decline depth. It is down -63.9% from its rolling 252-day high of $32.15, set on 2025-10-14 — 212d ago.
Is CRML a falling knife?
Not by the strict technical definition. CRML is down -63.9% from its 52-week high, but that high was set 212d ago — more than 120 days. A falling knife is usually a recent breakdown from a fresh high, not an established multi-quarter downtrend. CRML is still on the Red List for decline depth, but the freshness component of a falling knife is missing.
Is CRML a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is CRML trading inside its 52-week range?
At $11.60, CRML sits 33.5% of the way from its 52-week low ($1.23) to its 52-week high ($32.15). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has CRML been declining?
The current 63.9% decline accrued over 212d, which annualizes to roughly -110.0% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does CRML compare to its sector?
There are 47 other Basic Materials tickers on Broken Stocks: 17 Red, 7 Amber, 23 Watch, with 12 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -28.3% — CRML's decline is deeper than the sector median.