GPK
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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) closed at $9.70 as of 2026-05-01, trading 55.9% below its 200-week moving average of $22.01. This places GPK in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -57.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 17, GPK is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1694 weeks of data, GPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GPK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.1%.
With a market cap of $2.9 billion, GPK is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 14.0%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 32.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GPK would have grown to $126, compared to $2768 for the S&P 500. GPK has returned 0.7% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $700,293. Notably, these purchases occurred while GPK is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GPK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GPK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying GPK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.8% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +16.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -1.9% vs +30.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GPK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GPK has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +19.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1994 | Mar 1994 | 1 | 1.4% | +18.6% | +31.8% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 4 | 6.3% | +24.1% | +30.8% |
| Aug 1994 | Oct 1994 | 9 | 8.1% | +79.1% | +29.8% |
| Oct 1995 | Apr 1996 | 27 | 20.9% | +8.3% | +31.8% |
| Jul 1996 | Dec 1996 | 21 | 9.1% | +32.7% | +22.5% |
| Dec 1996 | Jan 1997 | 1 | 2.7% | +38.5% | +20.8% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 3 | 3.4% | +34.2% | +16.7% |
| Jul 1998 | Aug 2001 | 161 | 87.1% | -38.2% | +15.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Mar 2002 | 26 | 35.7% | +58.2% | +139.2% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 3 | 3.1% | -2.9% | +150.1% |
| May 2003 | May 2003 | 2 | 8.6% | +23.1% | +170.8% |
| Jun 2003 | Jul 2003 | 2 | 2.6% | +75.5% | +157.5% |
| Aug 2003 | Sep 2003 | 7 | 17.1% | +54.1% | +202.7% |
| Oct 2003 | Jan 2004 | 15 | 24.7% | +32.0% | +159.2% |
| Feb 2004 | Mar 2004 | 8 | 3.6% | +50.0% | +168.4% |
| Mar 2005 | Jan 2007 | 98 | 60.3% | -52.0% | +137.7% |
| Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 | 1 | 1.6% | -33.1% | +172.0% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 6.2% | -51.3% | +167.2% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 7 | 5.9% | -36.0% | +173.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Dec 2009 | 110 | 81.9% | -62.7% | +176.4% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 2.5% | +61.7% | +292.1% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 1.8% | +69.3% | +282.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Apr 2019 | 28 | 21.5% | +17.9% | -11.5% |
| May 2019 | May 2019 | 1 | 1.3% | +6.4% | -13.5% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.1% | +17.0% | -15.0% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 17.6% | +39.4% | -16.1% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 0.7% | +52.5% | -19.4% |
| Apr 2025 | Ongoing | 53+ | 60.1% | Ongoing | -54.2% |
| Average | 22 | — | +19.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GPK below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) is trading 55.9% below its 200-week moving average of $22.01. The current price is $9.70.
What is GPK's 200-week moving average price?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company's 200-week moving average is $22.01 as of 2026-05-01. 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 GPK drops below its 200-week moving average?
GPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is GPK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GPK as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 17 (oversold). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 14.0%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GPK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.5 years, $100 invested in GPK would have grown to $126, compared to $2768 for the S&P 500. That's 0.7% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. GPK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GPK pay a dividend?
Yes. Graphic Packaging Holding Company currently pays a dividend yield of 454.00%.
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 2026-05-01