ESCA
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Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) closed at $18.65 as of 2026-06-19, trading 40.3% above its 200-week moving average of $13.30. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 40.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.29 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2365 weeks of data, ESCA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 39 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ESCA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.0%.
With a market cap of $257 million, ESCA is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 9.0%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
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 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ESCA would have grown to $4908, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.3% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming ESCA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ESCA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ESCA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying ESCA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.2% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +11.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.4% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ESCA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices ESCA would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where ESCA's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-31.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $16.18 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $17.79 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $19.75 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $22.20 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $25.35 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from ESCA's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
ESCA has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +2.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1981 | Jan 1982 | 26 | 45.7% | -36.4% | +20424.2% |
| Mar 1982 | Feb 1983 | 49 | 34.4% | +40.0% | +22476.6% |
| Jan 1989 | Feb 1989 | 4 | 1.5% | -13.4% | +3269.6% |
| Oct 1989 | Jan 1993 | 167 | 70.4% | -66.7% | +3035.6% |
| Jan 1993 | Feb 1993 | 4 | 6.0% | +67.4% | +4808.0% |
| Oct 1994 | Aug 1996 | 92 | 42.4% | -10.5% | +5066.3% |
| Dec 1999 | Feb 2000 | 7 | 19.4% | +54.8% | +1693.3% |
| Dec 2005 | Jun 2006 | 28 | 14.5% | -12.3% | +215.6% |
| Jul 2006 | Nov 2010 | 227 | 95.4% | -17.0% | +217.8% |
| May 2016 | Aug 2016 | 13 | 11.9% | +17.9% | +159.3% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 5 | 7.7% | +13.1% | +119.8% |
| Jul 2017 | Sep 2017 | 8 | 7.0% | +11.2% | +113.3% |
| Oct 2017 | Nov 2017 | 2 | 0.5% | -9.7% | +106.4% |
| Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | 2 | 4.5% | -3.4% | +112.9% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 5 | 6.3% | -6.3% | +106.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Jun 2020 | 89 | 56.8% | -8.7% | +103.8% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2023 | 61 | 30.4% | -8.8% | +63.8% |
| May 2023 | Jul 2023 | 10 | 16.0% | +17.5% | +75.0% |
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 1.1% | -1.5% | +50.6% |
| Mar 2024 | Nov 2024 | 35 | 15.8% | +12.3% | +45.9% |
| Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | 17 | 11.0% | N/A | +57.5% |
| Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 | 3 | 1.9% | N/A | +51.3% |
| Average | 39 | — | +2.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESCA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is currently 40.3% above its 200-week moving average of $13.30. It would need to fall to $13.30 to cross below the line.
What is ESCA's 200-week moving average price?
Escalade, Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $13.30 as of 2026-06-19. 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 ESCA drops below its 200-week moving average?
ESCA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 39 weeks on average.
Is ESCA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ESCA as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Free cash flow yield is 9.6%. Return on equity is 9.0%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ESCA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.5 years, $100 invested in ESCA would have grown to $4908, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. ESCA has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ESCA pay a dividend?
Yes. Escalade, Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 334.00%.
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 2026-06-19