BLFS
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BioLife Solutions, Inc. (BLFS) closed at $22.43 as of 2026-02-02, trading 7.1% above its 200-week moving average of $20.95. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 4.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1841 weeks of data, BLFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 57 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BLFS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +68.6%.
With a market cap of $1080 million, BLFS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at -5.2%. The stock trades at 3.0x book value.
Share count has increased 12.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BLFS would have grown to $4, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. BLFS has returned -9.2% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: BLFS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BLFS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying BLFS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +14.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 42% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.7% vs +27.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BLFS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BLFS has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +68.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1990 | Jan 1991 | 13 | 18.8% | +744.4% | -81.0% |
| Jun 1993 | Feb 2000 | 350 | 95.2% | -48.6% | -93.1% |
| Mar 2000 | Sep 2000 | 27 | 44.1% | -82.8% | -29.3% |
| Oct 2000 | Jun 2005 | 245 | 95.8% | -93.6% | +28.2% |
| Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 | 3 | 7.5% | -35.7% | +1044.4% |
| Sep 2005 | Apr 2007 | 84 | 53.3% | -28.6% | +1044.4% |
| Jun 2007 | Jan 2009 | 85 | 67.8% | -54.5% | +1356.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 | 1 | 20.9% | +42.9% | +2188.8% |
| Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 | 1 | 43.4% | +120.0% | +3104.3% |
| Apr 2009 | May 2009 | 3 | 30.8% | N/A | +1902.7% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 7.7% | -12.5% | +1902.7% |
| Apr 2010 | May 2010 | 6 | 31.7% | +12.5% | +1902.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Feb 2011 | 38 | 42.7% | +33.3% | +2570.2% |
| Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | 3 | 4.7% | +25.0% | +1902.7% |
| Apr 2011 | Mar 2012 | 46 | 62.6% | N/A | +1902.7% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 13 | 14.5% | +385.7% | +2188.8% |
| Apr 2014 | Jul 2017 | 167 | 61.6% | -28.7% | +715.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 5 | 4.6% | +320.5% | +148.4% |
| Feb 2022 | Nov 2024 | 144 | 63.7% | +4.8% | -0.5% |
| Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | -6.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 13.5% | N/A | +7.4% |
| May 2025 | Aug 2025 | 13 | 7.4% | N/A | -3.7% |
| Average | 57 | — | +68.6% | — |
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