BSM
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Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (BSM) closed at $14.95 as of 2026-07-31, trading 17.3% above its 200-week moving average of $12.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 15.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 539 weeks of data, BSM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BSM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.2%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, BSM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 27.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
BSM passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 10.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BSM would have grown to $223, compared to $427 for the S&P 500. BSM has returned 8.1% annualized vs 15.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -22.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BSM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BSM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying BSM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.2% after 12 months (median +2.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.2% vs +36.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BSM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices BSM would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where BSM's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $12.73 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $13.71 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $14.86 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $16.22 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $17.85 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from BSM's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
BSM has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +8.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 0.6% | +22.8% | +159.7% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 4 | 3.4% | -44.4% | +102.9% |
| Sep 2019 | Sep 2021 | 104 | 68.4% | -52.0% | +100.7% |
| Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | 3 | 4.0% | +86.3% | +137.8% |
| Jul 2025 | Sep 2025 | 8 | 3.7% | +28.4% | +34.2% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 0.2% | N/A | +27.1% |
| Average | 20 | — | +8.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BSM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (BSM) is currently 17.3% above its 200-week moving average of $12.74. It would need to fall to $12.74 to cross below the line.
What is BSM's 200-week moving average price?
Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s 200-week moving average is $12.74 as of 2026-07-31. 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 BSM drops below its 200-week moving average?
BSM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is BSM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BSM as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 27.8%. Price-to-book is 4.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BSM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.3 years, $100 invested in BSM would have grown to $223, compared to $427 for the S&P 500. That's 8.1% annualized vs 15.1% for the index. BSM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BSM pay a dividend?
Yes. Black Stone Minerals, L.P. currently pays a dividend yield of 824.00%.
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 2026-07-31