BCO
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The Brink's Company (BCO) closed at $97.68 as of 2026-03-20, trading 16.3% above its 200-week moving average of $83.99. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 27.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 2.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.77 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1528 weeks of data, BCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BCO at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.6%.
With a market cap of $4.1 billion, BCO is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 58.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 14.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 29.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BCO would have grown to $797, compared to $1461 for the S&P 500. BCO has returned 7.3% annualized vs 9.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BCO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BCO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying BCO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.2% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +19.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +24.2% vs +36.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BCO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BCO has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +5.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1996 | Dec 1996 | 3 | 10.4% | +55.4% | +838.9% |
| Feb 1997 | Mar 1997 | 6 | 6.4% | +42.9% | +768.4% |
| Oct 1998 | Feb 2002 | 173 | 61.4% | -35.3% | +675.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 3 | 8.3% | -27.1% | +956.6% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 0.1% | -12.3% | +969.5% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2003 | 52 | 36.6% | +2.9% | +1054.6% |
| Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 | 26 | 54.3% | -0.8% | +361.9% |
| Apr 2009 | Jan 2011 | 92 | 36.7% | -0.6% | +342.7% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 3 | 2.8% | -20.3% | +319.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 11 | 19.9% | -11.6% | +349.6% |
| Oct 2011 | Jan 2012 | 10 | 17.5% | -2.1% | +326.4% |
| Jan 2012 | Sep 2012 | 33 | 15.2% | +14.6% | +369.6% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 0.4% | +3.4% | +352.0% |
| Apr 2014 | May 2014 | 5 | 5.7% | +7.6% | +337.0% |
| Sep 2014 | Feb 2015 | 23 | 20.8% | +5.0% | +318.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 45.2% | +30.9% | +64.7% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.5% | +3.7% | +52.1% |
| Sep 2021 | Feb 2023 | 74 | 27.7% | -19.1% | +58.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 5 | 7.0% | +32.8% | +57.1% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 2 | 3.1% | +42.9% | +60.5% |
| Average | 28 | — | +5.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BCO below its 200-week moving average?
No. The Brink's Company (BCO) is currently 16.3% above its 200-week moving average of $83.99. It would need to fall to $83.99 to cross below the line.
What is BCO's 200-week moving average price?
The Brink's Company's 200-week moving average is $83.99 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 BCO drops below its 200-week moving average?
BCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is BCO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BCO 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 31. Free cash flow yield is 9.7%. Return on equity is 58.5%. Price-to-book is 14.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BCO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.3 years, $100 invested in BCO would have grown to $797, compared to $1461 for the S&P 500. That's 7.3% annualized vs 9.6% for the index. BCO has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BCO pay a dividend?
Yes. The Brink's Company currently pays a dividend yield of 104.00%.
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