CSWC
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Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) closed at $22.98 as of 2026-06-19, trading 29.6% above its 200-week moving average of $17.73. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 31.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 69, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x 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 2365 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 $1428 million, CSWC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.9%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 67.9% 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 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CSWC would have grown to $3202, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.9% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming CSWC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. CSWC currently has negative free cash flow, so price-based dislocation levels are not available. The score still tracks yield deviation from baseline.
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from CSWC's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
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% | +23233.9% |
| Sep 1990 | Dec 1990 | 12 | 6.8% | +24.7% | +6617.7% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 1.2% | -26.2% | +1419.8% |
| Sep 1999 | Mar 2002 | 129 | 33.6% | -15.1% | +1375.8% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 1.6% | -14.8% | +1493.1% |
| Aug 2002 | May 2003 | 37 | 27.0% | -5.2% | +1536.1% |
| May 2003 | Oct 2003 | 23 | 9.3% | +42.6% | +1774.3% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.9% | -39.9% | +884.9% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 1.2% | -28.6% | +835.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2010 | 111 | 46.4% | -20.6% | +881.7% |
| Jan 2011 | Jul 2011 | 25 | 8.4% | -15.6% | +838.8% |
| Jul 2011 | Jan 2012 | 27 | 20.4% | +36.3% | +895.5% |
| May 2012 | May 2012 | 1 | 1.2% | +92.7% | +958.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 37.5% | +99.6% | +282.4% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 3 | 2.7% | +116.5% | +216.8% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 3 | 5.6% | +117.6% | +214.3% |
| Average | 27 | — | +25.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSWC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is currently 29.6% above its 200-week moving average of $17.73. It would need to fall to $17.73 to cross below the line.
What is CSWC's 200-week moving average price?
Capital Southwest Corporation's 200-week moving average is $17.73 as of 2026-06-19. 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 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 69. Free cash flow yield is 6.9%. Return on equity is 11.9%. 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 33.5 years, $100 invested in CSWC would have grown to $3202, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 10.9% annualized vs 10.8% 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 1102.00%.
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 2026-06-19