ASIX
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AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) closed at $18.50 as of 2026-02-02, trading 34.5% below its 200-week moving average of $28.24. This places ASIX in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -44.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 442 weeks of data, ASIX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 61 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -38.4%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $497 million, ASIX is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 6.6%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Over the past 8.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ASIX would have grown to $62, compared to $319 for the S&P 500. ASIX has returned -5.5% annualized vs 14.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -78.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: ASIX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ASIX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying ASIX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -23.8% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +12.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 25% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -31.2% vs +40.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ASIX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ASIX has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +-38.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 | 1 | 0.1% | -30.3% | -37.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 27.6% | -23.0% | -33.9% |
| Mar 2019 | Feb 2021 | 102 | 69.3% | -61.8% | -35.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 123+ | 50.8% | Ongoing | -31.7% |
| Average | 61 | — | +-38.4% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02