GRFS
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Grifols, S.A. (GRFS) closed at $8.23 as of 2026-05-01, trading 1.2% below its 200-week moving average of $8.33. This places GRFS in the below line zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -3.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.59 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 730 weeks of data, GRFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 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 $5.6 billion, GRFS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 18.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 6.2%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Over the past 14 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GRFS would have grown to $124, compared to $699 for the S&P 500. GRFS has returned 1.6% annualized vs 14.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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 11 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% | -36.8% |
| Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 | 2 | 1.6% | +19.1% | -37.9% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 1.0% | +30.7% | -38.3% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 5.0% | +46.7% | -36.8% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 2 | 0.7% | +41.3% | -39.6% |
| Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | 13 | 9.9% | +39.9% | -41.5% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 3.5% | +16.6% | -50.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 6.5% | -10.1% | -52.0% |
| May 2020 | Jun 2025 | 268 | 62.7% | -1.8% | -55.0% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 3 | 2.9% | N/A | -2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 8+ | 11.1% | Ongoing | +5.4% |
| Average | 28 | — | +22.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GRFS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Grifols, S.A. (GRFS) is trading 1.2% below its 200-week moving average of $8.33. The current price is $8.23.
What is GRFS's 200-week moving average price?
Grifols, S.A.'s 200-week moving average is $8.33 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 GRFS drops below its 200-week moving average?
GRFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is GRFS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GRFS 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 38. Free cash flow yield is 18.3%. Return on equity is 6.2%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GRFS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14 years, $100 invested in GRFS would have grown to $124, compared to $699 for the S&P 500. That's 1.6% annualized vs 14.9% for the index. GRFS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GRFS pay a dividend?
Yes. Grifols, S.A. currently pays a dividend yield of 213.00%.
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