CRUS
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Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS) closed at $136.07 as of 2026-03-20, trading 38.5% above its 200-week moving average of $98.22. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 36.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.51 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 1871 weeks of data, CRUS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CRUS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.5%.
With a market cap of $6.9 billion, CRUS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.8%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 19.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.6% over the past three years. CRUS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRUS would have grown to $775, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CRUS has returned 6.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 63.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CRUS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CRUS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 32 historical episodes, buying CRUS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.3% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +8.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.9% vs +24.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CRUS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CRUS has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +18.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1990 | Nov 1990 | 16 | 24.8% | +51.0% | +1993.4% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 4 | 9.9% | +141.3% | +1897.4% |
| Apr 1993 | Jul 1993 | 12 | 13.8% | +110.2% | +1489.1% |
| Nov 1994 | Jan 1995 | 6 | 12.0% | +112.7% | +967.2% |
| Mar 1996 | Apr 1996 | 7 | 8.1% | -25.0% | +666.6% |
| Jun 1996 | Oct 1996 | 18 | 28.4% | -40.1% | +597.8% |
| Oct 1996 | Nov 1996 | 1 | 4.9% | -19.9% | +620.9% |
| Nov 1996 | Nov 1999 | 154 | 67.6% | -32.5% | +593.4% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.0% | +61.5% | +988.6% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 1 | 3.8% | +74.6% | +1028.0% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 2 | 25.3% | +54.1% | +1130.0% |
| Aug 2001 | Jan 2002 | 21 | 57.9% | -66.5% | +871.2% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 1 | 4.0% | -81.8% | +804.1% |
| Apr 2002 | Jul 2005 | 171 | 89.3% | -85.4% | +839.1% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 2 | 1.9% | +8.4% | +2012.9% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.3% | -19.4% | +1872.0% |
| Aug 2007 | Mar 2008 | 31 | 36.8% | -13.4% | +1874.9% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 2.7% | -39.2% | +2016.2% |
| Apr 2008 | Nov 2009 | 83 | 63.9% | -21.5% | +2226.0% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 2 | 3.0% | +7.2% | +665.7% |
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 10 | 8.8% | +27.1% | +683.8% |
| Nov 2013 | Apr 2014 | 23 | 17.6% | -2.8% | +590.4% |
| Sep 2014 | Dec 2014 | 13 | 19.3% | +31.6% | +512.9% |
| Mar 2018 | Aug 2018 | 21 | 12.6% | +2.7% | +234.3% |
| Sep 2018 | Apr 2019 | 31 | 27.0% | +27.4% | +216.5% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 9 | 16.7% | +55.4% | +222.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 6 | 7.8% | +7.5% | +97.8% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 3 | 5.1% | +53.0% | +77.1% |
| Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 | 1 | 0.5% | +73.2% | +74.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 17 | 15.8% | +80.9% | +74.0% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 2 | 1.2% | +29.6% | +74.9% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 3.1% | +31.0% | +77.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 7.4% | N/A | +63.5% |
| Average | 20 | — | +18.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRUS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS) is currently 38.5% above its 200-week moving average of $98.22. It would need to fall to $98.22 to cross below the line.
What is CRUS's 200-week moving average price?
Cirrus Logic Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $98.22 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 CRUS drops below its 200-week moving average?
CRUS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is CRUS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CRUS 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 64. Free cash flow yield is 6.8%. Return on equity is 19.9%. Price-to-book is 3.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CRUS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CRUS would have grown to $775, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 6.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CRUS 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