FUL
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H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) closed at $49.29 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.8% below its 200-week moving average of $66.45. This places FUL in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -18.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.2x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, FUL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FUL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.3%.
With a market cap of $2.7 billion, FUL is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 7.9%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FUL would have grown to $824, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. FUL has returned 6.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -1.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: FUL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FUL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying FUL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.7% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 84% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.9% vs +31.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FUL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FUL has crossed below its 200-week MA 45 times with an average 1-year return of +26.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1974 | 6 | 33.3% | +13.4% | +24599.2% |
| Apr 1974 | Mar 1975 | 50 | 39.0% | -5.7% | +18705.0% |
| Apr 1975 | Apr 1975 | 1 | 5.6% | +53.8% | +21115.9% |
| Dec 1975 | Jan 1976 | 4 | 2.1% | +47.6% | +19600.5% |
| Mar 1980 | May 1980 | 10 | 11.7% | +55.1% | +10508.0% |
| May 1980 | Jun 1980 | 1 | 3.4% | +141.0% | +10508.0% |
| Apr 1982 | May 1982 | 2 | 2.4% | +121.1% | +7158.1% |
| Oct 1984 | Dec 1984 | 10 | 6.6% | +28.2% | +3916.6% |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 | 3 | 5.9% | +19.9% | +1908.9% |
| Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 | 1 | 1.4% | +3.1% | +1860.1% |
| Oct 1988 | Jan 1989 | 14 | 8.2% | -4.7% | +1822.8% |
| Feb 1989 | May 1989 | 13 | 9.1% | -15.2% | +1784.4% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 3 | 2.7% | -4.0% | +1722.6% |
| Aug 1989 | Nov 1990 | 67 | 25.5% | -5.9% | +1765.6% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 0.9% | +5.9% | +890.8% |
| Aug 1994 | Mar 1995 | 29 | 23.2% | +4.5% | +830.9% |
| May 1995 | Jun 1996 | 57 | 16.7% | -9.1% | +716.2% |
| Jul 1996 | Aug 1996 | 5 | 6.8% | +54.5% | +790.9% |
| Sep 1998 | Nov 1998 | 6 | 18.8% | +67.7% | +656.3% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 1.1% | +35.3% | +573.3% |
| Jan 1999 | Mar 1999 | 8 | 8.1% | +33.5% | +566.4% |
| Mar 2000 | Jun 2001 | 64 | 42.8% | -2.3% | +562.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 26.1% | +55.5% | +666.1% |
| Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 | 1 | 1.4% | +17.8% | +438.5% |
| Feb 2003 | Jul 2003 | 25 | 17.2% | +17.2% | +455.4% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 5.1% | -24.0% | +231.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2009 | 63 | 51.8% | +5.8% | +222.8% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 8.2% | +8.4% | +185.8% |
| May 2010 | Nov 2010 | 30 | 12.2% | +3.6% | +183.8% |
| Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | 4 | 5.6% | +9.5% | +185.3% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 1.2% | +53.0% | +186.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 2.9% | +56.1% | +199.7% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 6 | 9.8% | +66.5% | +194.7% |
| Aug 2015 | Nov 2015 | 13 | 13.6% | +29.0% | +53.9% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 12 | 16.1% | +40.8% | +54.8% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.0% | +39.7% | +32.8% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 7.9% | +5.2% | +19.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 7 | 12.5% | +24.3% | +29.7% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 8 | 15.4% | -20.4% | +15.9% |
| Jul 2019 | Oct 2019 | 11 | 14.2% | +0.9% | +17.3% |
| Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +16.2% | +10.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Aug 2020 | 27 | 46.4% | +11.8% | +15.5% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 2 | 3.5% | +45.5% | +15.3% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 4.2% | +57.5% | +16.1% |
| Dec 2024 | Ongoing | 66+ | 25.8% | Ongoing | -26.3% |
| Average | 14 | — | +26.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FUL below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) is trading 25.8% below its 200-week moving average of $66.45. The current price is $49.29.
What is FUL's 200-week moving average price?
H.B. Fuller Company's 200-week moving average is $66.45 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 FUL drops below its 200-week moving average?
FUL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is FUL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FUL 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 36. Free cash flow yield is 8.4%. Return on equity is 7.9%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FUL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in FUL would have grown to $824, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. FUL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FUL pay a dividend?
Yes. H.B. Fuller Company currently pays a dividend yield of 191.00%.
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