GTLS
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Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) closed at $207.03 as of 2026-03-20, trading 28.8% above its 200-week moving average of $160.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 28.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.5x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 977 weeks of data, GTLS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GTLS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.9%.
With a market cap of $9.9 billion, GTLS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 1.2%. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
Share count has increased 12.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 18.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GTLS would have grown to $790, compared to $630 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.7% vs 10.3% for the index — confirming GTLS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 213.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GTLS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GTLS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying GTLS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +75.0% after 12 months (median +31.0%), compared to +22.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 85% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +110.4% vs +42.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GTLS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GTLS has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +43.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 | 80 | 77.1% | -14.2% | +776.5% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 25 | 34.1% | +147.3% | +1004.7% |
| Aug 2014 | Oct 2017 | 166 | 76.9% | -61.4% | +203.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 69.1% | +192.0% | +310.4% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 2 | 3.1% | +19.2% | +83.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 4 | 13.3% | +38.7% | +101.1% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 3 | 8.1% | +32.4% | +81.2% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 16.3% | +12.3% | +88.0% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | 2 | 7.3% | +54.0% | +67.5% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 8 | 18.9% | +49.4% | +55.5% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 5 | 4.0% | +4.9% | +42.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Nov 2024 | 14 | 25.3% | +57.7% | +64.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 8 | 25.2% | +38.4% | +38.3% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 3 | 7.5% | N/A | +35.8% |
| Average | 25 | — | +43.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GTLS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) is currently 28.8% above its 200-week moving average of $160.74. It would need to fall to $160.74 to cross below the line.
What is GTLS's 200-week moving average price?
Chart Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $160.74 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 GTLS drops below its 200-week moving average?
GTLS 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 +43.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is GTLS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GTLS 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 yield is 4.0%. Return on equity is 1.2%. Price-to-book is 3.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GTLS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.8 years, $100 invested in GTLS would have grown to $790, compared to $630 for the S&P 500. That's 11.7% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. GTLS has outperformed 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