ATEC
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Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) closed at $12.37 as of 2026-03-20, trading 0.4% above its 200-week moving average of $12.32. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -0.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 24, ATEC is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x 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 983 weeks of data, ATEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 48 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ATEC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +79.5%.
With a market cap of $1872 million, ATEC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at -630.7%. The stock trades at 149.0x book value.
Share count has increased 39.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 18.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ATEC would have grown to $28, compared to $601 for the S&P 500. ATEC has returned -6.5% annualized vs 9.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ATEC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ATEC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying ATEC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +62.0% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +9.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 82% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.9% vs +24.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ATEC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ATEC has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +79.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Nov 2007 | 27 | 24.4% | +46.6% | -69.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 5 | 13.8% | -27.9% | -76.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 1 | 5.7% | +14.1% | -75.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 3.9% | +3.9% | -76.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Aug 2009 | 42 | 72.3% | +6.9% | -77.0% |
| Aug 2010 | Apr 2019 | 456 | 86.6% | +8.8% | -56.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 5 | 37.6% | +678.3% | +426.4% |
| May 2022 | Aug 2022 | 12 | 19.4% | +95.5% | +59.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 5 | 12.3% | +87.7% | +58.0% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 14.0% | -45.0% | +29.5% |
| May 2024 | Apr 2025 | 51 | 58.2% | +6.0% | +7.4% |
| Jun 2025 | Jul 2025 | 7 | 8.1% | N/A | +11.8% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 0.4% | Ongoing | +1.1% |
| Average | 48 | — | +79.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATEC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) is currently 0.4% above its 200-week moving average of $12.32. It would need to fall to $12.32 to cross below the line.
What is ATEC's 200-week moving average price?
Alphatec Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.32 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 ATEC drops below its 200-week moving average?
ATEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +79.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 48 weeks on average.
Is ATEC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ATEC 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 24 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is -630.7%. Price-to-book is 149.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ATEC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.9 years, $100 invested in ATEC would have grown to $28, compared to $601 for the S&P 500. That's -6.5% annualized vs 9.9% for the index. ATEC 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