EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Education Investor Relations →
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) closed at $54.98 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.7% above its 200-week moving average of $53.00. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 970 weeks of data, EDU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EDU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.2%.
With a market cap of $9.2 billion, EDU is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 9.9%. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 18.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EDU would have grown to $448, compared to $622 for the S&P 500. EDU has returned 8.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: EDU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EDU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying EDU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.4% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +16.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +86.6% vs +30.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EDU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EDU has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +27.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | May 2009 | 33 | 27.8% | +56.2% | +347.8% |
| Jul 2012 | May 2013 | 45 | 48.3% | +80.6% | +358.8% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 3 | 4.3% | +21.5% | +162.5% |
| Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | 7 | 6.0% | -10.3% | +163.4% |
| May 2014 | May 2014 | 1 | 0.6% | +5.3% | +142.3% |
| Jul 2014 | Mar 2015 | 36 | 21.6% | +17.8% | +193.7% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 11 | 15.1% | +100.7% | +154.4% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 1 | 3.9% | +125.0% | +4.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 7.8% | +140.5% | +7.9% |
| May 2021 | Nov 2023 | 130 | 89.6% | -88.3% | -45.7% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | 2 | 3.7% | -14.4% | -22.9% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 6.9% | -24.8% | -7.4% |
| Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 | 3 | 2.5% | -21.2% | -9.7% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | -4.7% | -1.6% |
| Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | 3 | 7.0% | +23.4% | +17.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 6.2% | N/A | +23.2% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 2 | 4.5% | N/A | +23.1% |
| Average | 17 | — | +27.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EDU below its 200-week moving average?
No. New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) is currently 3.7% above its 200-week moving average of $53.00. It would need to fall to $53.00 to cross below the line.
What is EDU's 200-week moving average price?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $53.00 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 EDU drops below its 200-week moving average?
EDU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is EDU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EDU 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 7.7%. Return on equity is 9.9%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EDU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.7 years, $100 invested in EDU would have grown to $448, compared to $622 for the S&P 500. That's 8.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. EDU has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EDU pay a dividend?
Yes. New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 218.00%.
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