ENSG
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The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) closed at $197.80 as of 2026-02-02, trading 64.7% above its 200-week moving average of $120.13. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 43.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 904 weeks of data, ENSG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 1 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ENSG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.8%.
With a market cap of $11.5 billion, ENSG is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 16.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.1x book value.
Share count has increased 4.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ENSG would have grown to $5253, compared to $980 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.5% vs 14.0% for the index — confirming ENSG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: ENSG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ENSG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying ENSG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +50.7% after 12 months (median +43.0%), compared to +27.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +167.7% vs +46.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ENSG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ENSG has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +43.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 1 | 0.6% | +27.5% | +6389.4% |
| Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 | 1 | 2.8% | +47.7% | +1159.8% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 2.0% | +56.1% | +1114.8% |
| Average | 1 | — | +43.8% | — |
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