CSV
Carriage Services, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Personal Services Investor Relations →
Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) closed at $41.65 as of 2026-03-20, trading 24.4% above its 200-week moving average of $33.47. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 25.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, 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 (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1497 weeks of data, CSV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 51 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CSV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.1%.
With a market cap of $656 million, CSV is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 22.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Share count has increased 2.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 28.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CSV would have grown to $232, compared to $1118 for the S&P 500. CSV has returned 3.0% annualized vs 8.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CSV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CSV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying CSV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.6% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +13.8% 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 +9.3% vs +25.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CSV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CSV has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +3.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Feb 1998 | 22 | 16.7% | +16.2% | +166.4% |
| Aug 1998 | Sep 1998 | 1 | 0.3% | -45.1% | +140.4% |
| Feb 1999 | Jan 2004 | 257 | 92.0% | -71.8% | +149.6% |
| Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | 16 | 10.4% | +77.4% | +992.9% |
| Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 | 1 | 0.6% | -40.9% | +691.2% |
| Jul 2008 | Feb 2011 | 135 | 75.5% | -50.2% | +689.9% |
| Jul 2018 | Oct 2019 | 65 | 38.1% | -5.2% | +97.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 24 | 39.0% | +59.8% | +106.3% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 4 | 4.8% | +120.3% | +102.2% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | 13 | 21.8% | -11.4% | +80.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | 14 | 16.0% | -13.1% | +40.7% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2024 | 65 | 35.2% | +1.7% | +38.9% |
| Average | 51 | — | +3.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSV below its 200-week moving average?
No. Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) is currently 24.4% above its 200-week moving average of $33.47. It would need to fall to $33.47 to cross below the line.
What is CSV's 200-week moving average price?
Carriage Services, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $33.47 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 CSV drops below its 200-week moving average?
CSV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +3.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 51 weeks on average.
Is CSV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CSV 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 43. Free cash flow yield is 6.9%. Return on equity is 22.2%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CSV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28.8 years, $100 invested in CSV would have grown to $232, compared to $1118 for the S&P 500. That's 3.0% annualized vs 8.8% for the index. CSV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CSV pay a dividend?
Yes. Carriage Services, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 108.00%.
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