AROC
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Archrock, Inc. (AROC) closed at $35.53 as of 2026-03-20, trading 108.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.01. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 105.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 84, AROC is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.87 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 921 weeks of data, AROC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 55 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 $6.2 billion, AROC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.2%. Return on equity stands at 22.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
Share count has increased 12.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AROC would have grown to $116, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. AROC has returned 0.8% annualized vs 11.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: AROC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AROC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying AROC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -3.0% after 12 months (median +2.0%), compared to +6.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.0% vs +32.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AROC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AROC has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +-8.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Sep 2012 | 214 | 78.6% | -69.2% | +15.9% |
| Jul 2015 | Jun 2019 | 205 | 84.8% | -59.3% | +157.9% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 3 | 10.7% | -11.8% | +485.7% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 0.6% | -36.0% | +443.5% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 6 | 11.7% | -22.9% | +471.3% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 46 | 64.8% | +9.5% | +426.8% |
| Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 | 6 | 7.3% | +11.9% | +504.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Jan 2022 | 7 | 4.5% | +19.2% | +471.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 6 | 12.0% | +80.2% | +476.3% |
| Average | 55 | — | +-8.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AROC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Archrock, Inc. (AROC) is currently 108.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.01. It would need to fall to $17.01 to cross below the line.
What is AROC's 200-week moving average price?
Archrock, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.01 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 AROC drops below its 200-week moving average?
AROC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 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 55 weeks on average.
Is AROC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AROC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 84 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.2%. Return on equity is 22.9%. Price-to-book is 4.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AROC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.8 years, $100 invested in AROC would have grown to $116, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. That's 0.8% annualized vs 11.7% for the index. AROC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AROC pay a dividend?
Yes. Archrock, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 234.00%.
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