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FMC Corporation (FMC) closed at $13.09 as of 2026-03-20, trading 79.0% below its 200-week moving average of $62.48. This places FMC in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -77.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.56 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, FMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FMC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.4%.
With a market cap of $1637 million, FMC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.8%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -66.6%. The stock trades at 0.8x 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 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FMC would have grown to $326, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. FMC has returned 3.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: FMC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FMC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying FMC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.7% after 12 months (median -11.0%), compared to +17.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 39% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.9% vs +31.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FMC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FMC has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +10.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1981 | Aug 1982 | 50 | 15.5% | +6.4% | +2851.0% |
| Apr 1990 | May 1990 | 5 | 8.4% | +22.3% | +388.2% |
| Jun 1990 | Jul 1990 | 4 | 5.1% | +31.2% | +377.2% |
| Aug 1990 | Feb 1991 | 26 | 28.4% | +38.1% | +356.6% |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 | 2 | 1.3% | +29.9% | +340.8% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 0.6% | +30.0% | +160.1% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 8 | 6.6% | -13.7% | +147.0% |
| Jun 1998 | Jul 1999 | 55 | 29.6% | +1.1% | +129.5% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 | 1 | 0.9% | -13.7% | +134.0% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 2000 | 51 | 40.5% | -0.2% | +139.3% |
| Aug 2001 | Jan 2002 | 24 | 44.9% | -19.8% | +154.9% |
| Jun 2002 | Dec 2003 | 78 | 52.5% | -34.3% | +161.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 22.5% | +69.1% | +23.5% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 4 | 13.8% | +50.2% | +9.7% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 4 | 13.1% | +42.8% | +0.1% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 3.9% | +45.6% | -2.3% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 4.8% | -26.1% | -63.4% |
| Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | 3 | 2.9% | -21.4% | -64.5% |
| Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | 2 | 1.3% | -27.8% | -66.2% |
| May 2015 | Nov 2016 | 79 | 41.5% | -14.5% | -66.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 5.6% | +71.4% | -76.1% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | -38.4% | -85.8% |
| Jun 2023 | Ongoing | 143+ | 82.0% | Ongoing | -85.9% |
| Average | 24 | — | +10.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FMC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, FMC Corporation (FMC) is trading 79.0% below its 200-week moving average of $62.48. The current price is $13.09.
What is FMC's 200-week moving average price?
FMC Corporation's 200-week moving average is $62.48 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 FMC drops below its 200-week moving average?
FMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is FMC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FMC 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 45. Free cash flow yield is 5.8%. Return on equity is -66.6%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FMC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in FMC would have grown to $326, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 3.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. FMC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FMC pay a dividend?
Yes. FMC Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 244.00%.
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