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Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) closed at $20.74 as of 2026-03-20, trading 33.2% below its 200-week moving average of $31.07. This places DQ in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -25.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 23, DQ is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 758 weeks of data, DQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DQ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.7%.
With a market cap of $1391 million, DQ is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -3.7%. The stock trades at 0.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 14.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DQ would have grown to $593, compared to $744 for the S&P 500. DQ has returned 13.0% annualized vs 14.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DQ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DQ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying DQ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.4% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +57.6% vs +30.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DQ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DQ has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +10.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2013 | 106 | 87.9% | -83.3% | +327.6% |
| May 2014 | May 2014 | 2 | 11.0% | +11.3% | +352.6% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 3 | 5.6% | -20.4% | +302.4% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 6 | 13.3% | -37.0% | +406.1% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2016 | 38 | 38.8% | +21.7% | +467.3% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 2 | 8.0% | -1.0% | +418.5% |
| Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 | 1 | 0.5% | -2.7% | +371.6% |
| Sep 2016 | Jan 2017 | 19 | 19.4% | +27.4% | +369.2% |
| Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 | 1 | 3.8% | +111.6% | +341.3% |
| Feb 2017 | Jul 2017 | 22 | 27.3% | +96.0% | +323.8% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 2 | 2.1% | +38.7% | +309.4% |
| Sep 2018 | Jan 2019 | 16 | 24.4% | +70.6% | +297.2% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 1.1% | -31.1% | -46.3% |
| May 2023 | Oct 2025 | 128 | 69.1% | -51.4% | -46.2% |
| Nov 2025 | Ongoing | 18+ | 33.2% | Ongoing | -26.5% |
| Average | 24 | — | +10.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DQ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) is trading 33.2% below its 200-week moving average of $31.07. The current price is $20.74.
What is DQ's 200-week moving average price?
Daqo New Energy Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $31.07 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 DQ drops below its 200-week moving average?
DQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is DQ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DQ 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 23 (oversold). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -3.7%. Price-to-book is 0.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DQ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.6 years, $100 invested in DQ would have grown to $593, compared to $744 for the S&P 500. That's 13.0% annualized vs 14.8% for the index. DQ 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