CCJ
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Cameco Corporation (CCJ) closed at $101.55 as of 2026-03-20, trading 106.9% above its 200-week moving average of $49.08. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 121.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.69 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1518 weeks of data, CCJ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 60 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CCJ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.9%.
With a market cap of $44.3 billion, CCJ is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.1%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%. The stock trades at 8.8x book value.
Over the past 29.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CCJ would have grown to $2454, compared to $1356 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.6% vs 9.4% for the index — confirming CCJ as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 88.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CCJ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CCJ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying CCJ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.2% after 12 months (median -4.0%), compared to +17.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 46% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.2% vs +29.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CCJ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CCJ has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +23.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | Apr 2001 | 215 | 62.7% | -17.8% | +2345.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 9.7% | +111.3% | +4442.2% |
| Aug 2008 | Oct 2010 | 116 | 62.0% | -12.8% | +283.9% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 3.5% | -19.7% | +314.9% |
| Apr 2011 | Feb 2014 | 151 | 38.1% | -30.2% | +307.3% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2018 | 216 | 50.3% | -27.9% | +406.4% |
| Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | 14 | 12.6% | -5.8% | +822.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 2.9% | -13.5% | +886.0% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 6 | 4.7% | +4.5% | +906.7% |
| Jul 2019 | Apr 2020 | 40 | 36.4% | +16.8% | +917.6% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | +101.0% | +951.1% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +103.1% | +946.9% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 9 | 8.1% | +101.3% | +931.2% |
| Average | 60 | — | +23.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CCJ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cameco Corporation (CCJ) is currently 106.9% above its 200-week moving average of $49.08. It would need to fall to $49.08 to cross below the line.
What is CCJ's 200-week moving average price?
Cameco Corporation's 200-week moving average is $49.08 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CCJ drops below its 200-week moving average?
CCJ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 60 weeks on average.
Is CCJ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CCJ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow yield is 1.1%. Return on equity is 8.9%. Price-to-book is 8.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CCJ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.2 years, $100 invested in CCJ would have grown to $2454, compared to $1356 for the S&P 500. That's 11.6% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. CCJ has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CCJ pay a dividend?
Yes. Cameco Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 17.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20