CRK
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Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) closed at $21.69 as of 2026-03-20, trading 46.4% above its 200-week moving average of $14.82. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 40.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.89 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1964 weeks of data, CRK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CRK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.2%.
With a market cap of $6.4 billion, CRK is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 15.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
Share count has increased 5.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRK would have grown to $141, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CRK has returned 1.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CRK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CRK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying CRK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.8% after 12 months (median -12.0%), compared to +9.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 42% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +43.7% vs +25.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CRK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CRK has crossed below its 200-week MA 27 times with an average 1-year return of +6.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1989 | 52 | 50.5% | +9.5% | -53.9% |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 1989 | 2 | 13.4% | -50.7% | -47.7% |
| Nov 1989 | Mar 1993 | 172 | 86.4% | -67.5% | -51.6% |
| Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 | 1 | 1.9% | +34.7% | +31.2% |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 | 1 | 3.4% | +12.5% | +38.3% |
| Jul 1993 | Oct 1993 | 13 | 21.1% | +29.2% | +61.3% |
| Jun 1998 | Jun 2000 | 102 | 70.5% | -51.2% | -39.0% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 6.3% | -3.5% | -34.9% |
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | 14 | 23.4% | -13.4% | -32.6% |
| Nov 2001 | Dec 2001 | 6 | 11.2% | +14.8% | -30.6% |
| Feb 2002 | Mar 2002 | 4 | 10.4% | +53.8% | -23.4% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 14.5% | +108.4% | -22.2% |
| Aug 2002 | Sep 2002 | 5 | 9.9% | +117.1% | -29.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 14.8% | +62.2% | -82.9% |
| Feb 2009 | Apr 2009 | 10 | 19.8% | +13.7% | -85.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 14.2% | -3.5% | -85.1% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 1 | 4.1% | -36.0% | -85.9% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.8% | -31.4% | -86.6% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2014 | 211 | 65.6% | -29.6% | -86.6% |
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | 1 | 1.6% | -77.0% | -75.3% |
| Sep 2014 | Sep 2019 | 257 | 94.8% | -86.7% | -72.3% |
| Oct 2019 | Dec 2019 | 10 | 10.9% | -15.8% | +241.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | 14 | 41.9% | -26.6% | +218.7% |
| May 2020 | Aug 2021 | 69 | 44.5% | -21.9% | +210.9% |
| Dec 2023 | Apr 2024 | 18 | 21.3% | +63.3% | +144.0% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 2 | 16.1% | +97.2% | +160.7% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 5.3% | +67.0% | +127.8% |
| Average | 36 | — | +6.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) is currently 46.4% above its 200-week moving average of $14.82. It would need to fall to $14.82 to cross below the line.
What is CRK's 200-week moving average price?
Comstock Resources, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $14.82 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 CRK drops below its 200-week moving average?
CRK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 36 weeks on average.
Is CRK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CRK 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 50. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 15.9%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CRK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CRK would have grown to $141, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 1.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CRK 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