GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc. Industrials - Electrical Equipment Investor Relations →
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) closed at $199.31 as of 2026-03-20, trading 35.2% above its 200-week moving average of $147.43. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 792 weeks of data, GNRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GNRC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.5%.
With a market cap of $11.7 billion, GNRC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.8%. Return on equity stands at 6.3%. The stock trades at 4.4x book value.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GNRC would have grown to $1910, compared to $661 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.3% vs 13.2% for the index — confirming GNRC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GNRC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GNRC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying GNRC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.2% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +19.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.0% vs +39.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GNRC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GNRC has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +22.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | +103.2% | +1842.7% |
| Jul 2015 | Nov 2016 | 69 | 26.9% | +9.3% | +474.0% |
| Dec 2016 | Sep 2017 | 36 | 15.7% | +21.6% | +389.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Jul 2025 | 150 | 62.2% | -44.2% | -0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | 4 | 6.1% | N/A | +28.3% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 9.2% | N/A | +43.5% |
| Average | 44 | — | +22.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNRC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) is currently 35.2% above its 200-week moving average of $147.43. It would need to fall to $147.43 to cross below the line.
What is GNRC's 200-week moving average price?
Generac Holdings Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $147.43 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 GNRC drops below its 200-week moving average?
GNRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 44 weeks on average.
Is GNRC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GNRC 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 63. Free cash flow yield is 0.8%. Return on equity is 6.3%. Price-to-book is 4.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GNRC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.2 years, $100 invested in GNRC would have grown to $1910, compared to $661 for the S&P 500. That's 21.3% annualized vs 13.2% for the index. GNRC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
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