GASS
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StealthGas (GASS) closed at $9.09 as of 2026-03-20, trading 69.5% above its 200-week moving average of $5.36. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 63.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.52 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 1019 weeks of data, GASS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 48 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GASS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.0%.
With a market cap of $338 million, GASS is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
Over the past 19.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GASS would have grown to $87, compared to $699 for the S&P 500. GASS has returned -0.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GASS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GASS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying GASS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.8% after 12 months (median +45.0%), compared to +8.5% 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 +29.1% vs +25.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GASS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GASS has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +30.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Jan 2007 | 19 | 7.2% | +43.9% | -13.7% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 2 | 2.6% | -64.1% | -22.7% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 0.9% | -59.5% | -24.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2012 | 181 | 79.2% | -39.8% | -15.1% |
| Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 1.4% | +104.0% | +58.6% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 4.2% | +98.3% | +70.5% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 1.0% | -41.4% | +17.1% |
| Nov 2014 | Jul 2019 | 244 | 66.6% | -45.7% | +20.4% |
| Aug 2019 | May 2022 | 147 | 47.5% | -31.7% | +164.2% |
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | 7 | 15.0% | +62.2% | +236.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 11.5% | +97.6% | +263.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Feb 2023 | 11 | 7.8% | +130.5% | +225.8% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 9 | 7.1% | +135.1% | +251.0% |
| Average | 48 | — | +30.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GASS below its 200-week moving average?
No. StealthGas (GASS) is currently 69.5% above its 200-week moving average of $5.36. It would need to fall to $5.36 to cross below the line.
What is GASS's 200-week moving average price?
StealthGas's 200-week moving average is $5.36 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 GASS drops below its 200-week moving average?
GASS 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 +30.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 48 weeks on average.
Is GASS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GASS 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 66. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 0.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GASS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.6 years, $100 invested in GASS would have grown to $87, compared to $699 for the S&P 500. That's -0.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. GASS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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