CLBK
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Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) closed at $17.21 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.1% below its 200-week moving average of $17.40. This places CLBK in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 0.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 364 weeks of data, CLBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -6.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1795 million, CLBK is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 4.6%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Over the past 7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CLBK would have grown to $108, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. CLBK has returned 1.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -24.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CLBK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CLBK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying CLBK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -6.3% after 12 months (median -6.0%), compared to +22.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +1.8% vs +45.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CLBK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CLBK has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +-6.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 26 | 9.5% | -12.2% | +9.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 43 | 29.9% | +5.3% | +10.9% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 5 | 13.7% | +0.5% | +2.6% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 6 | 2.5% | -18.4% | -1.1% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 16 | 12.9% | -1.0% | -0.6% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2026 | 105 | 28.6% | -15.1% | -1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 1.1% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 29 | — | +-6.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLBK below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) is trading 1.1% below its 200-week moving average of $17.40. The current price is $17.21.
What is CLBK's 200-week moving average price?
Columbia Financial, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.40 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 CLBK drops below its 200-week moving average?
CLBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -6.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is CLBK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CLBK 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 51. Return on equity is 4.6%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CLBK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7 years, $100 invested in CLBK would have grown to $108, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. That's 1.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. CLBK 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