ESI
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Element Solutions Inc (ESI) closed at $31.04 as of 2026-03-20, trading 39.3% above its 200-week moving average of $22.29. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 39.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 599 weeks of data, ESI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ESI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.5%.
With a market cap of $7.6 billion, ESI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.4%. Return on equity stands at 7.5%. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
Over the past 11.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ESI would have grown to $124, compared to $402 for the S&P 500. ESI has returned 1.9% annualized vs 12.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ESI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ESI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying ESI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +41.0% after 12 months (median +74.0%), compared to +20.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +33.0% vs +25.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ESI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ESI has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +37.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 1 | 1.6% | -63.7% | +59.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2019 | 220 | 70.8% | -58.1% | +48.8% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 23 | 33.3% | +74.4% | +221.8% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 3 | 4.8% | +120.4% | +217.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 2 | 6.6% | +114.7% | +221.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 11 | 15.3% | N/A | +71.7% |
| Average | 43 | — | +37.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Element Solutions Inc (ESI) is currently 39.3% above its 200-week moving average of $22.29. It would need to fall to $22.29 to cross below the line.
What is ESI's 200-week moving average price?
Element Solutions Inc's 200-week moving average is $22.29 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 ESI drops below its 200-week moving average?
ESI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 43 weeks on average.
Is ESI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ESI 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 63. Free cash flow yield is 4.4%. Return on equity is 7.5%. Price-to-book is 2.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ESI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.6 years, $100 invested in ESI would have grown to $124, compared to $402 for the S&P 500. That's 1.9% annualized vs 12.8% for the index. ESI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ESI pay a dividend?
Yes. Element Solutions Inc currently pays a dividend yield of 103.00%.
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 2026-03-20