BCPC
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Balchem Corporation (BCPC) closed at $161.52 as of 2026-05-01, trading 9.4% above its 200-week moving average of $147.69. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2034 weeks of data, BCPC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BCPC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +47.3%.
With a market cap of $5.2 billion, BCPC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.6%. Return on equity stands at 12.9%. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BCPC would have grown to $37341, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 19.4% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming BCPC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 25% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BCPC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BCPC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying BCPC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +51.8% after 12 months (median +64.0%), compared to +13.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 91% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +105.6% vs +27.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BCPC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BCPC has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +47.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1987 | Dec 1990 | 173 | 62.9% | -56.3% | +41206.7% |
| May 1993 | Jun 1993 | 2 | 1.3% | +55.9% | +42842.1% |
| Jul 1993 | Aug 1993 | 1 | 1.1% | +57.0% | +41794.7% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 2 | 2.2% | +72.0% | +39846.1% |
| Dec 1993 | Jan 1994 | 3 | 7.6% | +57.0% | +39604.7% |
| Jan 1994 | Feb 1994 | 3 | 4.7% | +67.8% | +38702.3% |
| Oct 1998 | Nov 1999 | 57 | 32.1% | -0.4% | +14527.2% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.9% | +76.5% | +12055.9% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 1 | 0.3% | +92.9% | +11785.1% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 2 | 1.5% | +53.8% | +93.9% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 1.2% | +51.7% | +90.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 6.9% | +40.0% | +34.1% |
| Average | 21 | — | +47.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BCPC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Balchem Corporation (BCPC) is currently 9.4% above its 200-week moving average of $147.69. It would need to fall to $147.69 to cross below the line.
What is BCPC's 200-week moving average price?
Balchem Corporation's 200-week moving average is $147.69 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 BCPC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BCPC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +47.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is BCPC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BCPC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 46. Free cash flow yield is 2.6%. Return on equity is 12.9%. Price-to-book is 4.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BCPC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in BCPC would have grown to $37341, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 19.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. BCPC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BCPC pay a dividend?
Yes. Balchem Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 55.00%.
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