DDD
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) closed at $1.93 as of 2026-03-20, trading 63.5% below its 200-week moving average of $5.30. This places DDD in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -54.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
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 (1.35 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1936 weeks of data, DDD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DDD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.2%.
With a market cap of $282 million, DDD is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 14.2%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Share count has increased 11.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DDD would have grown to $154, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. DDD has returned 1.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DDD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DDD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying DDD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.7% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +5.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 52% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +71.7% vs +15.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DDD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DDD has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +43.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1989 | Jun 1989 | 15 | 13.9% | +155.8% | -64.1% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 5 | 10.6% | +73.3% | -65.7% |
| Aug 1990 | May 1994 | 196 | 88.7% | -71.0% | -75.1% |
| Oct 1996 | Dec 1996 | 6 | 11.5% | -10.3% | -46.8% |
| Feb 1997 | Jan 2000 | 153 | 61.6% | -35.2% | -42.8% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 2.3% | +53.0% | -32.9% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 2.7% | -21.8% | -43.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Jan 2004 | 78 | 58.0% | -31.5% | -47.4% |
| Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 | 1 | 5.7% | +112.5% | -46.7% |
| Feb 2004 | Mar 2004 | 1 | 9.7% | +94.0% | -44.5% |
| Mar 2004 | Apr 2004 | 3 | 3.1% | +60.4% | -48.5% |
| May 2004 | May 2004 | 1 | 3.5% | +86.9% | -47.4% |
| Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 | 1 | 2.4% | +113.4% | -47.4% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 1 | 1.5% | +70.2% | -58.8% |
| Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | 8 | 7.4% | +27.1% | -58.1% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 1.7% | -48.0% | -67.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Feb 2010 | 117 | 72.6% | -58.7% | -67.0% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 4 | 9.0% | +174.4% | -55.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 12.3% | +243.4% | -51.0% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 1.9% | +132.6% | -55.7% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 1 | 2.7% | +150.4% | -55.3% |
| Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 | 2 | 1.8% | -70.5% | -94.4% |
| Dec 2014 | Aug 2018 | 192 | 81.1% | -73.4% | -94.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2021 | 114 | 60.1% | -25.8% | -85.1% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 5.5% | -22.1% | -86.8% |
| Apr 2022 | Ongoing | 207+ | 86.2% | Ongoing | -87.1% |
| Average | 43 | — | +43.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DDD below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) is trading 63.5% below its 200-week moving average of $5.30. The current price is $1.93.
What is DDD's 200-week moving average price?
3D Systems Corporation's 200-week moving average is $5.30 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 DDD drops below its 200-week moving average?
DDD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +43.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 43 weeks on average.
Is DDD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DDD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 14.2%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DDD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in DDD would have grown to $154, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 1.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. DDD 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