DAN
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Dana Incorporated (DAN) closed at $31.41 as of 2026-03-20, trading 108.0% above its 200-week moving average of $15.10. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 112.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 75, DAN is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.13 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 902 weeks of data, DAN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DAN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +91.6%.
With a market cap of $3.4 billion, DAN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -4.3%. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 21.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 17.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DAN would have grown to $4948, compared to $991 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.2% vs 14.1% for the index — confirming DAN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 12.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DAN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DAN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying DAN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +90.6% after 12 months (median -15.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 23% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +179.8% vs +39.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DAN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DAN has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +91.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Aug 2009 | 36 | 96.8% | +1231.9% | +5780.7% |
| Aug 2015 | Nov 2016 | 67 | 41.7% | -10.9% | +139.4% |
| Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 | 1 | 0.8% | +49.2% | +111.3% |
| Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 | 1 | 0.5% | -29.2% | +91.6% |
| Sep 2018 | Feb 2019 | 23 | 32.0% | -22.4% | +92.5% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 | 10.6% | -43.6% | +96.3% |
| Apr 2019 | Jun 2019 | 8 | 18.5% | -40.0% | +103.0% |
| Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 | 73 | 67.0% | -34.2% | +98.0% |
| Mar 2022 | Nov 2022 | 36 | 29.9% | +12.9% | +141.2% |
| Nov 2022 | Jan 2023 | 8 | 13.0% | -14.7% | +105.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Jun 2023 | 18 | 20.6% | -20.9% | +117.2% |
| Aug 2023 | Jan 2025 | 76 | 52.2% | -38.0% | +101.6% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 10 | 26.7% | +150.5% | +127.8% |
| Average | 28 | — | +91.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Dana Incorporated (DAN) is currently 108.0% above its 200-week moving average of $15.10. It would need to fall to $15.10 to cross below the line.
What is DAN's 200-week moving average price?
Dana Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $15.10 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 DAN drops below its 200-week moving average?
DAN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +91.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is DAN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DAN 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 75 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 9.5%. Return on equity is -4.3%. Price-to-book is 4.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DAN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.3 years, $100 invested in DAN would have grown to $4948, compared to $991 for the S&P 500. That's 25.2% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. DAN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DAN pay a dividend?
Yes. Dana Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 153.00%.
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