CBZ
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CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ) closed at $27.02 as of 2026-03-20, trading 54.7% below its 200-week moving average of $59.64. This places CBZ in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -56.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 18, CBZ is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.71 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1564 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 $1488 million, CBZ is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 14.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 6.5%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Share count has increased 8.4% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 30 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CBZ would have grown to $1235, compared to $1667 for the S&P 500. CBZ has returned 8.7% annualized vs 9.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 14.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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% | +1779.7% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 2 | 3.0% | -68.1% | +170.2% |
| Sep 1999 | Jul 2003 | 199 | 90.7% | -86.4% | +144.2% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 2 | 2.8% | +138.8% | +683.2% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 6 | 9.0% | -7.6% | +282.7% |
| Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 | 2 | 0.1% | -7.1% | +267.6% |
| May 2009 | May 2011 | 105 | 24.5% | -6.7% | +275.3% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 2.6% | -24.1% | +265.6% |
| Jul 2011 | May 2013 | 94 | 26.8% | -19.3% | +269.6% |
| May 2013 | May 2013 | 1 | 0.2% | +31.7% | +317.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 6.0% | +87.6% | +56.5% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 28+ | 56.2% | Ongoing | -51.5% |
| Average | 37 | — | +51.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBZ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ) is trading 54.7% below its 200-week moving average of $59.64. The current price is $27.02.
What is CBZ's 200-week moving average price?
CBIZ, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $59.64 as of 2026-03-20. 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 CBZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
CBZ 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 +51.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 37 weeks on average.
Is CBZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CBZ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 18 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 14.4%. Return on equity is 6.5%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CBZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30 years, $100 invested in CBZ would have grown to $1235, compared to $1667 for the S&P 500. That's 8.7% annualized vs 9.8% for the index. CBZ has underperformed 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 2026-03-20