CEVA
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CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) closed at $18.57 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.4% below its 200-week moving average of $25.23. This places CEVA in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -27.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.66 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1172 weeks of data, CEVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CEVA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.6%.
With a market cap of $515 million, CEVA is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at -3.5%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Share count has increased 18.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 22.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CEVA would have grown to $251, compared to $932 for the S&P 500. CEVA has returned 4.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CEVA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CEVA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying CEVA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.9% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +13.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +47.0% vs +27.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CEVA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CEVA has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +16.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 | 3 | 6.8% | -28.7% | +155.4% |
| Mar 2005 | Apr 2006 | 55 | 30.6% | -13.8% | +146.3% |
| May 2006 | Jan 2007 | 34 | 28.5% | +9.0% | +179.2% |
| Jan 2007 | Apr 2007 | 10 | 2.7% | +15.0% | +158.6% |
| Apr 2007 | May 2007 | 5 | 1.4% | +21.4% | +153.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 6.3% | +54.3% | +160.4% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 3 | 26.3% | +86.1% | +203.9% |
| Dec 2008 | Mar 2009 | 15 | 28.6% | +81.3% | +180.5% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 2.5% | +59.9% | +158.3% |
| May 2012 | May 2012 | 2 | 6.2% | +3.4% | +20.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | 5 | 10.7% | +34.8% | +20.2% |
| Aug 2012 | Jun 2013 | 43 | 23.1% | +12.5% | +15.2% |
| Jul 2013 | Feb 2015 | 81 | 33.9% | -19.1% | +5.6% |
| Jul 2015 | Aug 2015 | 4 | 6.2% | +53.2% | +2.3% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 0.5% | +102.2% | +6.7% |
| Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 | 2 | 4.4% | +2.7% | -37.3% |
| Sep 2018 | May 2020 | 88 | 35.6% | +15.2% | -34.8% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 1 | 2.3% | -3.0% | -46.9% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 7 | 7.9% | -18.9% | -48.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 9.4% | -29.8% | -47.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Dec 2024 | 124 | 53.2% | -37.0% | -45.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Oct 2025 | 31 | 35.7% | -34.5% | -34.5% |
| Nov 2025 | Ongoing | 20+ | 28.5% | Ongoing | -29.0% |
| Average | 24 | — | +16.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CEVA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) is trading 26.4% below its 200-week moving average of $25.23. The current price is $18.57.
What is CEVA's 200-week moving average price?
CEVA, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $25.23 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 CEVA drops below its 200-week moving average?
CEVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is CEVA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CEVA 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 38. Free cash flow yield is 0.6%. Return on equity is -3.5%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CEVA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 22.5 years, $100 invested in CEVA would have grown to $251, compared to $932 for the S&P 500. That's 4.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CEVA 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