GRFS
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Grifols, S.A. (GRFS) closed at $9.28 as of 2026-02-02, trading 8.7% above its 200-week moving average of $8.54. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 8.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 718 weeks of data, GRFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GRFS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.0%.
With a market cap of $7.7 billion, GRFS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.9%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Over the past 13.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GRFS would have grown to $140, compared to $670 for the S&P 500. GRFS has returned 2.5% annualized vs 14.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.5% compound annual rate, with 1 consecutive year of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: GRFS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GRFS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying GRFS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.6% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +24.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.2% vs +45.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GRFS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GRFS has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +22.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 5 | 3.4% | +15.7% | -28.8% |
| Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 | 2 | 1.6% | +19.1% | -29.9% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 1.0% | +30.7% | -30.4% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 5.0% | +46.7% | -28.7% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 2 | 0.7% | +41.3% | -31.9% |
| Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | 13 | 9.9% | +39.9% | -34.1% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 3.5% | +16.6% | -44.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 6.5% | -10.1% | -45.9% |
| May 2020 | Jun 2025 | 268 | 62.7% | -1.8% | -49.2% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 3 | 2.9% | N/A | +10.0% |
| Average | 30 | — | +22.0% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02