DSGX
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The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) closed at $66.78 as of 2026-02-02, trading 23.2% below its 200-week moving average of $86.96. This places DSGX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -14.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 28, DSGX is in oversold territory.
Over the past 1362 weeks of data, DSGX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 37 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DSGX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.4%.
With a market cap of $5.7 billion, DSGX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 10.7%. The stock trades at 3.7x book value.
Over the past 26.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DSGX would have grown to $184, compared to $786 for the S&P 500. DSGX has returned 2.4% annualized vs 8.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 7.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Growth of $100: DSGX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DSGX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying DSGX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +0.8% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to -8.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +13.0% vs -8.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DSGX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DSGX has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +5.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 1 | 16.9% | -54.2% | +255.3% |
| Feb 2001 | Nov 2005 | 250 | 89.7% | -71.8% | +222.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 2 | 3.0% | +24.2% | +2026.8% |
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 34 | 39.1% | +74.5% | +1923.6% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.3% | +54.4% | +1781.1% |
| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | 4 | 5.5% | N/A | -20.8% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 1.9% | N/A | -21.6% |
| Jan 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 23.2% | Ongoing | -18.3% |
| Average | 37 | — | +5.4% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02