APTV
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Aptiv PLC (APTV) closed at $68.10 as of 2026-03-20, trading 17.8% below its 200-week moving average of $82.83. This places APTV in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -15.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.85 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 700 weeks of data, APTV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought APTV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.7%.
With a market cap of $14.5 billion, APTV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 1.9%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 21.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 13.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in APTV would have grown to $270, compared to $580 for the S&P 500. APTV has returned 7.7% annualized vs 13.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 54% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: APTV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After APTV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying APTV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +43.5% after 12 months (median +47.0%), compared to +24.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +49.8% vs +47.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment APTV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
APTV has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +37.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 2 | 1.3% | +53.8% | +31.7% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 1 | 2.5% | +64.7% | +31.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 6 | 12.9% | +41.3% | +2.8% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 10.2% | +6.8% | +1.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 | 18 | 43.0% | +127.0% | +2.5% |
| May 2022 | Nov 2022 | 27 | 26.8% | -8.3% | -33.1% |
| Nov 2022 | Jan 2023 | 9 | 15.8% | -21.5% | -35.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Ongoing | 158+ | 52.1% | Ongoing | -36.5% |
| Average | 28 | — | +37.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APTV below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Aptiv PLC (APTV) is trading 17.8% below its 200-week moving average of $82.83. The current price is $68.10.
What is APTV's 200-week moving average price?
Aptiv PLC's 200-week moving average is $82.83 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 APTV drops below its 200-week moving average?
APTV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is APTV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about APTV 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 40. Free cash flow yield is 9.0%. Return on equity is 1.9%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does APTV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 13.5 years, $100 invested in APTV would have grown to $270, compared to $580 for the S&P 500. That's 7.7% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. APTV 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