CBZ
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CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ) closed at $55.08 as of 2026-07-31, trading 6.3% below its 200-week moving average of $58.81. This places CBZ in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -27.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 81, CBZ is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 4.9x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1583 weeks of data, CBZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 39 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 $3.0 billion, CBZ is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 6.5%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 8.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 30.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CBZ would have grown to $2518, compared to $1925 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.2% vs 10.2% for the index — confirming CBZ as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 14.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +24.5% 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 +42.1% 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.
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 CBZ would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where CBZ'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 | $18.84 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $21.93 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $26.25 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $32.68 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $43.28 | 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 CBZ'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
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% | +3731.7% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 2 | 3.0% | -68.1% | +450.8% |
| Sep 1999 | Jul 2003 | 199 | 90.7% | -86.4% | +397.9% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 2 | 2.8% | +138.8% | +1496.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 6 | 9.0% | -7.6% | +680.2% |
| Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 | 2 | 0.1% | -7.1% | +649.4% |
| May 2009 | May 2011 | 105 | 24.5% | -6.7% | +665.0% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 2.6% | -24.1% | +645.3% |
| Jul 2011 | May 2013 | 94 | 26.8% | -19.3% | +653.5% |
| May 2013 | May 2013 | 1 | 0.2% | +31.7% | +751.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 6.0% | +87.6% | +218.9% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 47+ | 56.2% | Ongoing | -1.1% |
| Average | 39 | — | +51.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBZ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-31, CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ) is trading 6.3% below its 200-week moving average of $58.81. The current price is $55.08.
What is CBZ's 200-week moving average price?
CBIZ, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $58.81 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 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 39 weeks on average.
Is CBZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CBZ as of 2026-07-31: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 81 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 9.7%. Return on equity is 6.5%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. 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 30.3 years, $100 invested in CBZ would have grown to $2518, compared to $1925 for the S&P 500. That's 11.2% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. CBZ 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 2026-07-31