FRO
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Frontline (FRO) closed at $32.17 as of 2026-03-20, trading 92.3% above its 200-week moving average of $16.73. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 76.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.85 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1236 weeks of data, FRO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 42 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FRO at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.3%.
With a market cap of $7.2 billion, FRO is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.9x book value.
Share count has increased 9.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 23.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FRO would have grown to $1240, compared to $1100 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.2% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming FRO as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: FRO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FRO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying FRO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.8% after 12 months (median +2.0%), compared to +21.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 54% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +83.1% vs +35.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FRO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FRO has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +12.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Dec 2002 | 24 | 58.2% | +101.3% | +965.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 10.4% | +1.4% | -42.9% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 7 | 11.6% | -6.4% | -48.6% |
| Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | 50 | 44.3% | +9.0% | -47.0% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 7 | 12.4% | -8.9% | -51.3% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | -11.1% | -52.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.3% | -45.2% | -51.3% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2015 | 272 | 89.5% | -72.1% | -52.4% |
| Nov 2015 | Apr 2019 | 178 | 52.8% | -43.8% | +331.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 1.0% | +41.5% | +710.9% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 2 | 6.5% | +62.8% | +726.3% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 2 | 3.1% | +118.8% | +587.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.9% | N/A | +161.3% |
| Average | 42 | — | +12.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FRO below its 200-week moving average?
No. Frontline (FRO) is currently 92.3% above its 200-week moving average of $16.73. It would need to fall to $16.73 to cross below the line.
What is FRO's 200-week moving average price?
Frontline's 200-week moving average is $16.73 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 FRO drops below its 200-week moving average?
FRO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 42 weeks on average.
Is FRO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FRO 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 67. Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 15.6%. Price-to-book is 2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FRO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.8 years, $100 invested in FRO would have grown to $1240, compared to $1100 for the S&P 500. That's 11.2% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. FRO has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FRO pay a dividend?
Yes. Frontline currently pays a dividend yield of 547.00%.
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