CSWC
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Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) closed at $23.88 as of 2026-05-01, trading 34.9% above its 200-week moving average of $17.70. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 33.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, CSWC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CSWC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.1%.
With a market cap of $1437 million, CSWC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.3%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 112.0% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CSWC would have grown to $3266, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.0% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming CSWC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CSWC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CSWC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying CSWC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.6% after 12 months (median -6.0%), compared to +13.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 43% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.9% vs +20.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CSWC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CSWC has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +25.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1982 | Feb 1983 | 30 | 17.6% | +37.0% | +23694.4% |
| Sep 1990 | Dec 1990 | 12 | 6.8% | +24.7% | +6750.3% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 1.2% | -26.2% | +1449.8% |
| Sep 1999 | Mar 2002 | 129 | 33.6% | -15.1% | +1404.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 1.6% | -14.8% | +1524.5% |
| Aug 2002 | May 2003 | 37 | 27.0% | -5.2% | +1568.3% |
| May 2003 | Oct 2003 | 23 | 9.3% | +42.6% | +1811.2% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.9% | -39.9% | +904.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 1.2% | -28.6% | +853.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2010 | 111 | 46.4% | -20.6% | +901.1% |
| Jan 2011 | Jul 2011 | 25 | 8.4% | -15.6% | +857.3% |
| Jul 2011 | Jan 2012 | 27 | 20.4% | +36.3% | +915.1% |
| May 2012 | May 2012 | 1 | 1.2% | +92.7% | +979.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 37.5% | +99.6% | +290.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 3 | 2.7% | +116.5% | +223.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 5.6% | +117.6% | +220.5% |
| Average | 27 | — | +25.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSWC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is currently 34.9% above its 200-week moving average of $17.70. It would need to fall to $17.70 to cross below the line.
What is CSWC's 200-week moving average price?
Capital Southwest Corporation's 200-week moving average is $17.70 as of 2026-05-01. 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 CSWC drops below its 200-week moving average?
CSWC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is CSWC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CSWC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Free cash flow yield is 6.1%. Return on equity is 11.3%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CSWC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in CSWC would have grown to $3266, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CSWC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CSWC pay a dividend?
Yes. Capital Southwest Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 1072.00%.
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 2026-05-01