GVA
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Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) closed at $116.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 79.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.72. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 87.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
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 (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1826 weeks of data, GVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GVA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.0%.
With a market cap of $5.1 billion, GVA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 19.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 4.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GVA would have grown to $2839, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.6% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming GVA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GVA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GVA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying GVA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.4% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +8.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +46.1% vs +28.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GVA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GVA has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +6.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 | 1 | 0.2% | -18.0% | +2670.1% |
| Sep 1991 | Nov 1991 | 9 | 13.6% | -17.6% | +2685.0% |
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1992 | 2 | 6.0% | -17.2% | +2639.2% |
| Apr 1992 | Dec 1993 | 85 | 27.4% | -21.8% | +2668.6% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 1 | 4.0% | -11.9% | +2904.5% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 4 | 6.2% | -0.8% | +2904.5% |
| Jun 1994 | May 1995 | 46 | 16.4% | +9.2% | +3054.8% |
| May 1995 | Jun 1995 | 3 | 2.1% | +66.1% | +2947.0% |
| Nov 1999 | Jan 2000 | 6 | 8.1% | +57.6% | +1287.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Jun 2003 | 47 | 26.4% | +6.4% | +841.1% |
| Jul 2003 | Aug 2003 | 5 | 8.1% | -2.4% | +784.3% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 3 | 3.2% | +23.9% | +748.8% |
| Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 | 1 | 1.4% | +26.1% | +745.6% |
| Apr 2004 | Aug 2004 | 14 | 13.5% | +15.7% | +697.9% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 12.3% | -12.3% | +296.3% |
| Dec 2007 | Nov 2008 | 50 | 42.6% | +15.5% | +292.8% |
| Dec 2008 | Mar 2012 | 168 | 43.4% | -16.5% | +277.5% |
| Mar 2012 | Sep 2012 | 24 | 23.0% | +13.7% | +398.5% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 2 | 4.2% | +59.5% | +338.5% |
| Aug 2018 | Oct 2018 | 12 | 12.0% | -36.8% | +183.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Mar 2021 | 118 | 73.6% | -43.6% | +183.0% |
| Feb 2022 | Oct 2022 | 35 | 18.5% | +37.0% | +274.1% |
| Average | 29 | — | +6.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GVA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) is currently 79.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.72. It would need to fall to $64.72 to cross below the line.
What is GVA's 200-week moving average price?
Granite Construction Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $64.72 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 GVA drops below its 200-week moving average?
GVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is GVA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GVA 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 51. Free cash flow yield is 3.6%. Return on equity is 19.2%. Price-to-book is 4.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GVA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in GVA would have grown to $2839, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. GVA has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GVA pay a dividend?
Yes. Granite Construction Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 45.00%.
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 2026-03-20