GVA
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Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) closed at $120.97 as of 2026-07-31, trading 62.3% above its 200-week moving average of $74.52. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 68.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1845 weeks of data, GVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GVA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.8%.
With a market cap of $5.3 billion, GVA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 18.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -14.5%. The stock trades at 7.0x book value.
Over the past 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GVA would have grown to $2962, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. GVA has returned 10.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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 23 historical episodes, buying GVA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.9% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +7.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.5% vs +27.5% 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices GVA would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where GVA's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $115.53 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $123.34 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $132.27 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $142.59 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $154.67 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from GVA's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
GVA has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +4.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 | 1 | 0.3% | -18.0% | +2789.7% |
| Sep 1991 | Nov 1991 | 9 | 13.6% | -17.5% | +2799.1% |
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1992 | 2 | 6.0% | -17.2% | +2757.4% |
| Apr 1992 | Dec 1993 | 85 | 27.4% | -21.8% | +2788.1% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 1 | 4.1% | -11.6% | +3034.2% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 4 | 6.2% | -0.8% | +3034.2% |
| Jun 1994 | May 1995 | 46 | 16.4% | +9.0% | +3182.8% |
| May 1995 | Jun 1995 | 3 | 2.1% | +66.1% | +3078.5% |
| Nov 1999 | Jan 2000 | 6 | 8.1% | +57.6% | +1347.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Jun 2003 | 47 | 26.4% | +6.4% | +881.8% |
| Jul 2003 | Aug 2003 | 5 | 8.1% | -2.4% | +822.4% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 3 | 2.8% | +23.9% | +785.4% |
| Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 | 1 | 1.4% | +26.1% | +782.1% |
| Apr 2004 | Aug 2004 | 14 | 13.5% | +15.7% | +732.4% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 12.4% | -12.3% | +313.4% |
| Dec 2007 | Nov 2008 | 50 | 42.6% | +15.5% | +309.8% |
| Dec 2008 | Mar 2012 | 168 | 43.4% | -16.5% | +293.8% |
| Mar 2012 | Sep 2012 | 24 | 23.0% | +13.7% | +420.0% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 2 | 3.8% | +59.5% | +357.4% |
| Aug 2018 | Oct 2018 | 12 | 12.0% | -36.8% | +195.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Mar 2021 | 118 | 73.6% | -43.6% | +195.2% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 0.0% | -21.7% | +241.7% |
| Feb 2022 | Oct 2022 | 35 | 18.1% | +37.0% | +290.2% |
| Average | 28 | — | +4.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GVA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) is currently 62.3% above its 200-week moving average of $74.52. It would need to fall to $74.52 to cross below the line.
What is GVA's 200-week moving average price?
Granite Construction Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $74.52 as of 2026-07-31. 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 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is GVA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GVA as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 18.9%. Return on equity is -14.5%. Price-to-book is 7.0x. 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 33.6 years, $100 invested in GVA would have grown to $2962, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That's 10.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. GVA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GVA pay a dividend?
Yes. Granite Construction Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 43.00%.
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 2026-07-31