ABM
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ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) closed at $40.99 as of 2026-05-01, trading 7.0% below its 200-week moving average of $44.10. This places ABM in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -8.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.82 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, ABM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 47 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 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 $2.4 billion, ABM 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 9.0%. The stock trades at 1.4x 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 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ABM would have grown to $1957, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. ABM has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 39 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% | +9971.4% |
| Jan 1986 | Feb 1986 | 3 | 4.5% | +12.9% | +4990.3% |
| Feb 1986 | Mar 1986 | 2 | 2.7% | +15.6% | +4844.9% |
| Oct 1986 | Oct 1986 | 1 | 2.3% | +7.1% | +4529.9% |
| Nov 1986 | Jan 1987 | 10 | 8.0% | -23.8% | +4454.8% |
| Jul 1987 | Jul 1987 | 1 | 0.1% | +13.4% | +4404.5% |
| Oct 1987 | Apr 1988 | 24 | 32.5% | +50.0% | +5175.6% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 0.3% | +56.1% | +2832.2% |
| Aug 1993 | Oct 1993 | 9 | 9.9% | +46.0% | +2096.1% |
| Oct 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 0.3% | +30.2% | +1963.4% |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 | 1 | 5.4% | +25.5% | +578.7% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 1.8% | +16.1% | +545.6% |
| Nov 1999 | Feb 2000 | 14 | 15.3% | +27.4% | +547.3% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 3 | 3.4% | +36.3% | +526.9% |
| May 2000 | Jul 2000 | 9 | 5.9% | +36.3% | +513.0% |
| Jul 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.6% | +55.2% | +502.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 7 | 7.0% | +9.5% | +456.2% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 3.6% | +11.0% | +407.9% |
| Mar 2003 | Apr 2003 | 8 | 6.0% | +42.7% | +423.2% |
| May 2003 | May 2003 | 2 | 2.8% | +35.8% | +399.4% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 1 | 0.6% | +47.7% | +380.9% |
| Jul 2006 | Aug 2006 | 6 | 3.6% | +60.5% | +285.3% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 3.9% | +0.2% | +220.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 41 | 38.1% | +47.7% | +323.2% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 5 | 4.8% | +23.1% | +212.3% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 0.4% | +33.9% | +200.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 2.7% | -2.2% | +196.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 6.6% | +1.8% | +192.8% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 0.8% | -0.6% | +184.3% |
| Jun 2012 | Aug 2012 | 7 | 7.6% | +29.0% | +181.6% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 14 | 8.4% | +35.4% | +184.6% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 1.7% | +49.1% | +175.1% |
| Mar 2018 | Jan 2019 | 42 | 24.2% | +6.7% | +49.7% |
| Jan 2019 | Feb 2019 | 2 | 0.3% | +17.0% | +39.7% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 3 | 4.6% | +5.7% | +45.4% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 1.5% | +7.9% | +35.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 22 | 41.4% | +34.2% | +41.6% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 1.0% | +32.2% | +31.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.3% | +5.1% | +16.1% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.2% | +32.6% | +8.0% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +33.2% | +10.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +39.1% | +7.5% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 5 | 3.3% | +31.7% | +4.3% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 2.7% | N/A | -3.3% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 0.1% | N/A | -6.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 11 | 6.0% | N/A | -3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 12+ | 15.9% | Ongoing | -7.2% |
| Average | 7 | — | +26.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) is trading 7.0% below its 200-week moving average of $44.10. The current price is $40.99.
What is ABM's 200-week moving average price?
ABM Industries Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $44.10 as of 2026-05-01. 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 7 weeks on average.
Is ABM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ABM as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 39. Free cash flow yield is 11.0%. Return on equity is 9.0%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in ABM would have grown to $1957, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% 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 283.00%.
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 2026-05-01