ABM
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ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) closed at $37.39 as of 2026-03-20, trading 15.9% below its 200-week moving average of $44.48. This places ABM in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -12.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.66 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 2352 weeks of data, ABM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 47 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ABM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.4%.
With a market cap of $2.2 billion, ABM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 9.0%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ABM would have grown to $1772, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. ABM has returned 9.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ABM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ABM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 38 historical episodes, buying ABM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.5% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +13.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 89% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +34.3% vs +25.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ABM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ABM has crossed below its 200-week MA 47 times with an average 1-year return of +26.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 2 | 4.4% | +58.8% | +9018.1% |
| Jan 1986 | Feb 1986 | 3 | 4.5% | +12.9% | +4508.5% |
| Feb 1986 | Mar 1986 | 2 | 2.7% | +15.6% | +4376.8% |
| Oct 1986 | Oct 1986 | 1 | 2.3% | +7.1% | +4091.6% |
| Nov 1986 | Jan 1987 | 10 | 8.0% | -23.8% | +4023.7% |
| Jul 1987 | Jul 1987 | 1 | 0.1% | +13.4% | +3978.1% |
| Oct 1987 | Apr 1988 | 24 | 32.5% | +50.0% | +4676.2% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 0.3% | +56.1% | +2554.6% |
| Aug 1993 | Oct 1993 | 9 | 9.9% | +46.0% | +1888.2% |
| Oct 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 0.3% | +30.2% | +1768.1% |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 | 1 | 5.4% | +25.5% | +514.4% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 1.8% | +16.1% | +484.4% |
| Nov 1999 | Feb 2000 | 14 | 15.3% | +27.4% | +486.0% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 3 | 3.4% | +36.3% | +467.6% |
| May 2000 | Jul 2000 | 9 | 5.9% | +36.3% | +455.0% |
| Jul 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.6% | +55.2% | +445.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 7 | 7.0% | +9.5% | +403.6% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 3.6% | +11.0% | +359.8% |
| Mar 2003 | Apr 2003 | 8 | 6.0% | +42.7% | +373.6% |
| May 2003 | May 2003 | 2 | 2.8% | +35.8% | +352.1% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 1 | 0.6% | +47.7% | +335.4% |
| Jul 2006 | Aug 2006 | 6 | 3.6% | +60.5% | +248.8% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 3.9% | +0.2% | +190.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 41 | 38.1% | +47.7% | +283.1% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 5 | 4.8% | +23.1% | +182.8% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 0.4% | +33.9% | +171.7% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 2.7% | -2.2% | +168.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 6.6% | +1.8% | +165.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 0.8% | -0.6% | +157.4% |
| Jun 2012 | Aug 2012 | 7 | 7.6% | +29.0% | +154.9% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 14 | 8.4% | +35.4% | +157.7% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 1.7% | +49.1% | +149.0% |
| Mar 2018 | Jan 2019 | 42 | 24.2% | +6.7% | +35.5% |
| Jan 2019 | Feb 2019 | 2 | 0.3% | +17.0% | +26.5% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 3 | 4.6% | +5.7% | +31.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 1.5% | +7.9% | +22.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 22 | 41.4% | +34.2% | +28.2% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 1.0% | +32.2% | +19.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.3% | +5.1% | +5.1% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.2% | +32.6% | -2.2% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +33.2% | +0.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +39.1% | -2.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 5 | 3.3% | +31.7% | -5.6% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 2.7% | N/A | -12.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 0.1% | N/A | -15.3% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 11 | 6.0% | N/A | -12.5% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 6+ | 15.9% | Ongoing | -16.0% |
| Average | 6 | — | +26.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) is trading 15.9% below its 200-week moving average of $44.48. The current price is $37.39.
What is ABM's 200-week moving average price?
ABM Industries Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $44.48 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 ABM drops below its 200-week moving average?
ABM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 47 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 6 weeks on average.
Is ABM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ABM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow yield is 12.0%. Return on equity is 9.0%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ABM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ABM would have grown to $1772, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ABM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ABM pay a dividend?
Yes. ABM Industries Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 310.00%.
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