ASIX
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AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) closed at $25.37 as of 2026-05-01, trading 5.8% below its 200-week moving average of $26.95. This places ASIX in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -13.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, ASIX is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 454 weeks of data, ASIX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 64 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 $684 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 6.2%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Over the past 8.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ASIX would have grown to $85, compared to $333 for the S&P 500. ASIX has returned -1.8% annualized vs 14.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -67.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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% | -13.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 27.6% | -23.0% | -8.6% |
| Mar 2019 | Feb 2021 | 102 | 69.3% | -61.8% | -11.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 135+ | 50.8% | Ongoing | -5.6% |
| Average | 64 | — | +-38.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASIX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) is trading 5.8% below its 200-week moving average of $26.95. The current price is $25.37.
What is ASIX's 200-week moving average price?
AdvanSix Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $26.95 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 ASIX drops below its 200-week moving average?
ASIX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -38.4%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 64 weeks on average.
Is ASIX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ASIX 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 70 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 6.2%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ASIX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.8 years, $100 invested in ASIX would have grown to $85, compared to $333 for the S&P 500. That's -1.8% annualized vs 14.7% for the index. ASIX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ASIX pay a dividend?
Yes. AdvanSix Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 252.00%.
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 2026-05-01