CATC
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Cambridge Bancorp (CATC) closed at $221.66 as of 2024-12-20, trading 199.4% above its 200-week moving average of $74.02. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 201.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 0, CATC is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.46 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 427 weeks of data, CATC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -33.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
Over the past 8.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CATC would have grown to $26214, compared to $316 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 96.4% vs 14.9% for the index — confirming CATC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Growth of $100: CATC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CATC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying CATC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -31.8% after 12 months (median -33.0%), compared to +13.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 17% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -39.0% vs +20.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CATC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CATC has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +-33.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.1% | +1.5% | +26951.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | 14 | 2.9% | -1.0% | +26753.1% |
| Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | 9 | 4.4% | -42.0% | +26753.1% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 1 | 1.4% | -32.5% | +27135.7% |
| May 2018 | Sep 2018 | 19 | 4.2% | -58.9% | +27084.6% |
| Oct 2018 | Jun 2021 | 140 | 80.5% | -69.4% | +27151.9% |
| Average | 31 | — | +-33.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CATC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cambridge Bancorp (CATC) is currently 199.4% above its 200-week moving average of $74.02. It would need to fall to $74.02 to cross below the line.
What is CATC's 200-week moving average price?
Cambridge Bancorp's 200-week moving average is $74.02 as of 2024-12-20. 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 CATC drops below its 200-week moving average?
CATC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -33.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is CATC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CATC as of 2024-12-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CATC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.2 years, $100 invested in CATC would have grown to $26214, compared to $316 for the S&P 500. That's 96.4% annualized vs 14.9% for the index. CATC has outperformed 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 2024-12-20