ADNT
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Adient plc (ADNT) closed at $19.58 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.9% below its 200-week moving average of $28.33. This places ADNT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -30.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.76 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 443 weeks of data, ADNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 41 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -8.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1550 million, ADNT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -10.0%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 16.6% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 8.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ADNT would have grown to $24, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. ADNT has returned -15.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ADNT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ADNT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying ADNT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -18.1% after 12 months (median -45.0%), compared to +19.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 43% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -33.0% vs +46.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ADNT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ADNT has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +-8.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2021 | 161 | 83.5% | -68.6% | -69.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | +34.4% | -32.8% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 2.0% | +45.9% | -31.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 5.2% | +24.9% | -32.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 7 | 7.7% | -37.8% | -41.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 3 | 6.3% | -50.8% | -42.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Ongoing | 111+ | 68.8% | Ongoing | -42.6% |
| Average | 41 | — | +-8.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADNT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Adient plc (ADNT) is trading 30.9% below its 200-week moving average of $28.33. The current price is $19.58.
What is ADNT's 200-week moving average price?
Adient plc's 200-week moving average is $28.33 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 ADNT drops below its 200-week moving average?
ADNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -8.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 41 weeks on average.
Is ADNT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ADNT 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 12.3%. Return on equity is -10.0%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ADNT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.6 years, $100 invested in ADNT would have grown to $24, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. That's -15.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. ADNT has underperformed 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