CRK
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Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) closed at $21.57 as of 2026-02-02, trading 47.1% above its 200-week moving average of $14.67. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 66.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1958 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 $6.3 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 3.1%. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
Share count has increased 25.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRK would have grown to $140, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. CRK has returned 1.0% annualized vs 10.6% 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.
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% | -54.2% |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 1989 | 2 | 13.4% | -50.7% | -48.0% |
| Nov 1989 | Mar 1993 | 172 | 86.4% | -67.5% | -51.9% |
| Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 | 1 | 1.9% | +34.7% | +30.5% |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 | 1 | 3.4% | +12.5% | +37.5% |
| Jul 1993 | Oct 1993 | 13 | 21.1% | +29.2% | +60.4% |
| Jun 1998 | Jun 2000 | 102 | 70.5% | -51.2% | -39.4% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 6.3% | -3.5% | -35.3% |
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | 14 | 23.4% | -13.4% | -33.0% |
| Nov 2001 | Dec 2001 | 6 | 11.2% | +14.8% | -31.0% |
| Feb 2002 | Mar 2002 | 4 | 10.4% | +53.8% | -23.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 14.5% | +108.4% | -22.6% |
| Aug 2002 | Sep 2002 | 5 | 9.9% | +117.1% | -29.6% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 14.8% | +62.2% | -83.0% |
| Feb 2009 | Apr 2009 | 10 | 19.8% | +13.7% | -85.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 14.2% | -3.5% | -85.2% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 1 | 4.1% | -36.0% | -86.0% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.8% | -31.4% | -86.7% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2014 | 211 | 65.6% | -29.6% | -86.7% |
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | 1 | 1.6% | -77.0% | -75.4% |
| Sep 2014 | Sep 2019 | 257 | 94.8% | -86.7% | -72.4% |
| Oct 2019 | Dec 2019 | 10 | 10.9% | -15.8% | +239.1% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | 14 | 41.9% | -26.6% | +216.9% |
| May 2020 | Aug 2021 | 69 | 44.5% | -21.9% | +209.2% |
| Dec 2023 | Apr 2024 | 18 | 21.3% | +63.3% | +142.6% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 2 | 16.1% | +97.2% | +159.3% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 5.3% | +67.0% | +126.6% |
| Average | 36 | — | +6.2% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02