ECVT
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Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) closed at $11.65 as of 2026-03-20, trading 27.0% above its 200-week moving average of $9.17. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 25.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, ECVT is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.8x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 394 weeks of data, ECVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -15.2%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1328 million, ECVT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.8%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 1.0%. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.5% over the past three years. 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 7.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ECVT would have grown to $94, compared to $251 for the S&P 500. ECVT has returned -0.8% annualized vs 12.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -18.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ECVT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ECVT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying ECVT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -17.6% after 12 months (median -17.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 14% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -11.6% vs +36.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ECVT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ECVT has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +-15.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 19 | 14.6% | +0.3% | +4.4% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 5 | 5.2% | -24.3% | +7.3% |
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 20 | 11.4% | -31.0% | +5.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 3 | 1.6% | -35.7% | +3.7% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 3 | 3.5% | -19.6% | +7.3% |
| Jan 2020 | Dec 2020 | 47 | 40.0% | +2.6% | +7.1% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 4.0% | -5.8% | +11.4% |
| Nov 2021 | Mar 2022 | 17 | 11.2% | -6.6% | +20.0% |
| Apr 2022 | Jan 2023 | 39 | 20.9% | +12.8% | +15.8% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 5 | 4.8% | -3.9% | +12.8% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.3% | -10.9% | +11.6% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 1.9% | -14.1% | +13.3% |
| Jul 2023 | Mar 2024 | 34 | 14.8% | -33.2% | +16.4% |
| Apr 2024 | Dec 2025 | 87 | 42.8% | -43.0% | +13.0% |
| Average | 20 | — | +-15.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ECVT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) is currently 27.0% above its 200-week moving average of $9.17. It would need to fall to $9.17 to cross below the line.
What is ECVT's 200-week moving average price?
Ecovyst Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $9.17 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 ECVT drops below its 200-week moving average?
ECVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -15.2%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is ECVT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ECVT 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 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 7.8%. Return on equity is 1.0%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ECVT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.6 years, $100 invested in ECVT would have grown to $94, compared to $251 for the S&P 500. That's -0.8% annualized vs 12.9% for the index. ECVT 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