CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Utilities - Utilities - Regulated Gas Investor Relations →
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) closed at $123.55 as of 2026-03-20, trading 7.6% above its 200-week moving average of $114.80. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 13.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.2x 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 2352 weeks of data, CPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CPK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.9%.
With a market cap of $3.0 billion, CPK is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 9.4%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 34.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CPK would have grown to $4674, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.3% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming CPK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CPK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CPK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying CPK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.4% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +20.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +37.0% vs +30.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CPK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CPK has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +18.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Oct 1981 | 3 | 3.0% | +3.3% | +26845.1% |
| Jul 1982 | Oct 1982 | 13 | 10.9% | +39.1% | +25161.0% |
| Dec 1982 | Dec 1982 | 2 | 0.9% | +96.9% | +25161.0% |
| Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 | 1 | 1.3% | -9.0% | +6045.3% |
| May 1989 | Jul 1989 | 11 | 9.7% | -5.3% | +6161.3% |
| Aug 1989 | Aug 1989 | 1 | 1.9% | -8.9% | +5945.1% |
| Oct 1989 | Dec 1990 | 63 | 18.9% | -6.5% | +5851.9% |
| Feb 1991 | Feb 1991 | 1 | 3.8% | +18.3% | +6021.1% |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 3.6% | +18.3% | +6021.1% |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 | 1 | 1.8% | +6.0% | +5915.8% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 2 | 3.7% | +7.1% | +6043.8% |
| Jun 1991 | Jun 1991 | 1 | 5.5% | +9.4% | +6177.4% |
| Jun 1991 | Jul 1991 | 5 | 5.5% | +18.6% | +6068.3% |
| Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 | 1 | 1.9% | +18.2% | +2874.9% |
| May 2008 | Jul 2008 | 10 | 10.3% | +13.0% | +930.6% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 6.4% | +20.6% | +967.2% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 2 | 1.5% | +14.0% | +908.3% |
| Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 | 2 | 3.1% | +17.0% | +899.7% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 5 | 17.4% | +15.9% | +931.3% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 1.1% | +50.2% | +843.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 3 | 7.4% | +70.0% | +79.6% |
| Aug 2023 | Jul 2024 | 46 | 21.8% | +9.7% | +18.8% |
| Average | 8 | — | +18.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CPK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is currently 7.6% above its 200-week moving average of $114.80. It would need to fall to $114.80 to cross below the line.
What is CPK's 200-week moving average price?
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's 200-week moving average is $114.80 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 CPK drops below its 200-week moving average?
CPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is CPK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CPK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 46. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 9.4%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CPK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CPK would have grown to $4674, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CPK has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CPK pay a dividend?
Yes. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 222.00%.
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