ASGN
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ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) closed at $21.18 as of 2026-05-01, trading 72.2% below its 200-week moving average of $76.10. This places ASGN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -75.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 25, ASGN is in oversold territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.4x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1705 weeks of data, ASGN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ASGN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.4%.
With a market cap of $834 million, ASGN is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 5.5%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 32.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ASGN would have grown to $779, compared to $2772 for the S&P 500. ASGN has returned 6.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ASGN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ASGN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying ASGN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.4% after 12 months (median +18.0%), compared to +10.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.4% vs +24.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ASGN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ASGN has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +25.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1993 | Jan 1994 | 19 | 10.7% | +18.4% | +679.0% |
| May 1994 | Jun 1994 | 6 | 7.5% | +63.6% | +670.2% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 2 | 3.2% | +72.7% | +670.2% |
| Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 | 2 | 0.2% | +121.7% | +636.7% |
| Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 | 1 | 0.1% | +115.4% | +93.6% |
| Sep 1999 | Oct 1999 | 2 | 2.4% | +169.9% | +82.2% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 2 | 4.5% | +20.5% | +23.9% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 5 | 5.0% | +5.3% | +20.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 9 | 27.8% | -41.9% | +22.9% |
| Feb 2002 | Apr 2002 | 5 | 7.7% | -78.6% | +12.4% |
| Jun 2002 | Sep 2005 | 170 | 81.1% | -77.3% | +14.0% |
| Oct 2007 | Aug 2008 | 40 | 43.0% | +1.4% | +230.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2010 | 113 | 83.7% | -28.4% | +157.4% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 0.2% | +53.8% | -30.5% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 2.1% | +81.1% | -36.4% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 7.2% | +10.1% | -61.0% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 13 | 47.5% | +83.3% | -58.2% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 2.0% | +71.8% | -64.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.4% | -8.9% | -73.3% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +3.6% | -74.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 2.9% | +15.5% | -73.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Nov 2023 | 36 | 24.7% | +25.0% | -74.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 4 | 7.0% | -41.4% | -76.0% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 6.6% | -46.4% | -76.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 87+ | 75.2% | Ongoing | -76.4% |
| Average | 21 | — | +25.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASGN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) is trading 72.2% below its 200-week moving average of $76.10. The current price is $21.18.
What is ASGN's 200-week moving average price?
ASGN Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $76.10 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 ASGN drops below its 200-week moving average?
ASGN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is ASGN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ASGN 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 25 (oversold). Return on equity is 5.5%. Price-to-book is 0.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ASGN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.8 years, $100 invested in ASGN would have grown to $779, compared to $2772 for the S&P 500. That's 6.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. ASGN 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 2026-05-01