GNW
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Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) closed at $7.99 as of 2026-03-20, trading 24.8% above its 200-week moving average of $6.40. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 24.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.55 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 1090 weeks of data, GNW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 42 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GNW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.5%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, GNW is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 3.6%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 20.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 20.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GNW would have grown to $30, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. GNW has returned -5.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -32.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GNW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GNW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying GNW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.9% after 12 months (median +27.0%), compared to +9.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +17.9% vs +27.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GNW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GNW has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +9.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | 7 | 7.4% | -41.3% | -70.7% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2013 | 281 | 96.7% | -79.9% | -70.2% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 4 | 5.5% | +88.4% | -15.5% |
| Nov 2014 | Nov 2018 | 209 | 82.4% | -43.8% | -5.0% |
| Feb 2019 | Jul 2019 | 18 | 23.9% | +1.6% | +108.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 | 1 | 0.4% | -42.0% | +112.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 1.3% | -3.1% | +109.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Oct 2020 | 31 | 46.5% | +7.1% | +146.6% |
| Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | 15 | 24.2% | +36.5% | +156.1% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 12 | 13.2% | +0.3% | +118.9% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 1 | 0.4% | +43.3% | +108.6% |
| Mar 2022 | May 2022 | 8 | 4.7% | +54.9% | +115.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 4 | 9.9% | +46.1% | +130.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 8.5% | +65.4% | +123.2% |
| Average | 42 | — | +9.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNW below its 200-week moving average?
No. Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) is currently 24.8% above its 200-week moving average of $6.40. It would need to fall to $6.40 to cross below the line.
What is GNW's 200-week moving average price?
Genworth Financial, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.40 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 GNW drops below its 200-week moving average?
GNW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 42 weeks on average.
Is GNW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GNW 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 37. Free cash flow yield is 11.8%. Return on equity is 3.6%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GNW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.9 years, $100 invested in GNW would have grown to $30, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. That's -5.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. GNW 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