EDIT
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Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT) closed at $2.34 as of 2026-03-20, trading 63.3% below its 200-week moving average of $6.37. This places EDIT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -62.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.22 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 480 weeks of data, EDIT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 45 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EDIT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +61.2%.
With a market cap of $229 million, EDIT is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -198.1%. The stock trades at 8.4x book value.
Share count has increased 42.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EDIT would have grown to $13, compared to $330 for the S&P 500. EDIT has returned -20.0% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: EDIT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EDIT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying EDIT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.0% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +16.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +52.7% vs +35.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EDIT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EDIT has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +61.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 | 5 | 20.9% | +70.6% | -87.5% |
| Feb 2017 | Sep 2017 | 29 | 36.3% | +72.4% | -89.4% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 29.3% | +75.3% | -87.1% |
| Jan 2019 | Apr 2019 | 10 | 22.9% | +32.1% | -89.1% |
| Apr 2019 | Nov 2019 | 30 | 21.9% | -11.5% | -90.7% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 23.4% | +128.4% | -90.5% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 226+ | 92.7% | Ongoing | -92.8% |
| Average | 45 | — | +61.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EDIT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT) is trading 63.3% below its 200-week moving average of $6.37. The current price is $2.34.
What is EDIT's 200-week moving average price?
Editas Medicine, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.37 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 EDIT drops below its 200-week moving average?
EDIT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +61.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 45 weeks on average.
Is EDIT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EDIT 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 46. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -198.1%. Price-to-book is 8.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EDIT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.2 years, $100 invested in EDIT would have grown to $13, compared to $330 for the S&P 500. That's -20.0% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. EDIT 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