CHGG
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Chegg, Inc. (CHGG) closed at $0.45 as of 2026-03-20, trading 94.6% below its 200-week moving average of $8.40. This places CHGG in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -93.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 22, CHGG 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 (1.08 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 596 weeks of data, CHGG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 40 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CHGG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.5%.
With a market cap of $50 million, CHGG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 103.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -66.2%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.2% over the past three years. 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 11.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CHGG would have grown to $7, compared to $390 for the S&P 500. CHGG has returned -20.9% annualized vs 12.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CHGG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CHGG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying CHGG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.4% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +4.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 57% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +67.7% vs +19.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CHGG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CHGG has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +28.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 | 3 | 8.9% | +17.7% | -92.7% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 3 | 5.0% | +10.5% | -93.0% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 6 | 4.6% | -10.4% | -93.3% |
| Oct 2015 | Nov 2015 | 3 | 5.5% | -3.9% | -93.5% |
| Nov 2015 | Aug 2016 | 36 | 40.6% | +8.6% | -93.6% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.9% | +148.6% | -93.2% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 229+ | 97.6% | Ongoing | -98.5% |
| Average | 40 | — | +28.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHGG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Chegg, Inc. (CHGG) is trading 94.6% below its 200-week moving average of $8.40. The current price is $0.45.
What is CHGG's 200-week moving average price?
Chegg, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $8.40 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 CHGG drops below its 200-week moving average?
CHGG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 40 weeks on average.
Is CHGG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CHGG 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 22 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 103.9%. Return on equity is -66.2%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CHGG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.5 years, $100 invested in CHGG would have grown to $7, compared to $390 for the S&P 500. That's -20.9% annualized vs 12.6% for the index. CHGG 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