ABG
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Auto & Truck Dealerships Investor Relations →
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) closed at $183.06 as of 2026-09-18, trading 18.4% below its 200-week moving average of $224.27. This places ABG in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -7.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1230 weeks of data, ABG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ABG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.9%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, ABG is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 13.2%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 23.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ABG would have grown to $2760, compared to $1381 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.0% vs 11.7% for the index — confirming ABG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ABG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ABG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying ABG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +38.5% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +14.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 90% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +56.9% vs +28.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ABG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices ABG would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where ABG's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-10-27.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $164.88 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $179.00 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $195.78 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $216.02 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $240.93 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | $6.31 | $6.82 | +8.1% |
| 2026-04-28 | $5.62 | $5.37 | -4.4% |
| 2026-02-05 | $6.66 | $6.67 | +0.1% |
| 2025-10-28 | $6.84 | $7.17 | +4.8% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
the write-ups I read Simply Wall St · Visual company reports and write-ups. Free tier covers five reports a month. referral
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from ABG's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
ABG has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +31.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | May 2003 | 12 | 48.8% | +142.9% | +2659.6% |
| Jul 2004 | Aug 2004 | 7 | 6.7% | +20.1% | +1413.7% |
| Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 | 1 | 2.6% | +28.2% | +1437.8% |
| Oct 2004 | Nov 2004 | 3 | 4.5% | +30.7% | +1468.7% |
| Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 | 1 | 0.3% | +22.1% | +1401.3% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 3 | 0.0% | +40.2% | +1376.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Apr 2010 | 128 | 87.7% | -78.8% | +1004.5% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 21 | 28.4% | +24.6% | +1275.4% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 7 | 16.4% | +15.8% | +243.2% |
| Mar 2016 | Apr 2016 | 2 | 5.8% | +5.8% | +222.4% |
| May 2016 | Jul 2016 | 11 | 9.5% | +6.0% | +225.8% |
| Aug 2016 | Dec 2016 | 18 | 19.6% | -5.7% | +218.2% |
| Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | 2 | 1.1% | +3.7% | +196.7% |
| Mar 2017 | Nov 2017 | 38 | 21.8% | +13.2% | +197.4% |
| Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | 3 | 2.6% | +1.9% | +181.4% |
| Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | +7.6% | +176.7% |
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 3.8% | +4.7% | +186.5% |
| Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | +14.3% | +176.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 10.1% | +53.7% | +189.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 4 | 5.4% | +72.4% | +184.5% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 40.3% | +246.7% | +232.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Jul 2026 | 21 | 18.8% | N/A | -14.4% |
| Aug 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 18.4% | Ongoing | -14.6% |
| Average | 13 | — | +31.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-09-18, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) is trading 18.4% below its 200-week moving average of $224.27. The current price is $183.06.
What is ABG's 200-week moving average price?
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $224.27 as of 2026-09-18. 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 ABG drops below its 200-week moving average?
ABG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is ABG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ABG as of 2026-09-18: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 42. Free cash flow yield is 11.0%. Return on equity is 13.2%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ABG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.7 years, $100 invested in ABG would have grown to $2760, compared to $1381 for the S&P 500. That's 15.0% annualized vs 11.7% for the index. ABG 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 2026-09-18