CBZ
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CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ) closed at $38.27 as of 2026-02-02, trading 36.2% below its 200-week moving average of $60.02. This places CBZ in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -34.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 26, CBZ is in oversold territory.
Over the past 1558 weeks of data, CBZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 37 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CBZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +51.4%.
With a market cap of $2.1 billion, CBZ is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.7%. Return on equity stands at 7.4%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 29.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CBZ would have grown to $1750, compared to $1770 for the S&P 500. CBZ has returned 10.0% annualized vs 10.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -3.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: CBZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CBZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying CBZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.0% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +24.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 36% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +77.4% vs +42.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CBZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CBZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +51.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1996 | Apr 1996 | 3 | 22.4% | +526.1% | +2562.3% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 2 | 3.0% | -68.1% | +282.7% |
| Sep 1999 | Jul 2003 | 199 | 90.7% | -86.4% | +245.9% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 2 | 2.8% | +138.8% | +1009.3% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 6 | 9.0% | -7.6% | +442.1% |
| Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 | 2 | 0.1% | -7.1% | +420.7% |
| May 2009 | May 2011 | 105 | 24.5% | -6.7% | +431.5% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 2.6% | -24.1% | +417.9% |
| Jul 2011 | May 2013 | 94 | 26.8% | -19.3% | +423.5% |
| May 2013 | May 2013 | 1 | 0.2% | +31.7% | +491.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 6.0% | +87.6% | +121.6% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 22+ | 36.2% | Ongoing | -31.3% |
| Average | 37 | — | +51.4% | — |
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