HBM
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Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM) closed at $18.08 as of 2026-03-20, trading 115.8% above its 200-week moving average of $8.38. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 149.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 844 weeks of data, HBM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -1.2%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $7.2 billion, HBM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.4%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 19.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
Share count has increased 51.5% over three years, indicating dilution. HBM passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 16.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HBM would have grown to $173, compared to $807 for the S&P 500. HBM has returned 3.4% annualized vs 13.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 10% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HBM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HBM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying HBM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.6% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +14.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +64.9% vs +36.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HBM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HBM has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +-1.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2013 | 77 | 39.4% | -29.9% | +60.5% |
| Feb 2013 | Jul 2014 | 76 | 45.5% | -23.3% | +69.0% |
| Aug 2014 | Apr 2015 | 37 | 27.1% | -40.5% | +82.8% |
| Jun 2015 | Jan 2017 | 81 | 76.9% | -46.8% | +114.8% |
| Mar 2017 | Jul 2017 | 16 | 28.0% | +8.6% | +182.5% |
| May 2018 | Jan 2019 | 35 | 38.3% | -23.8% | +186.4% |
| May 2019 | Nov 2020 | 80 | 75.3% | -53.3% | +242.3% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 0.5% | -22.3% | +239.5% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 1.7% | -10.8% | +247.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Nov 2022 | 23 | 38.8% | +9.4% | +283.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 4.6% | +8.1% | +262.3% |
| Feb 2023 | Jul 2023 | 22 | 14.4% | +1.9% | +259.5% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 17 | 22.1% | +64.5% | +285.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 3 | 3.6% | +58.4% | +239.1% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 2 | 6.4% | +82.1% | +252.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | +188.4% |
| Average | 30 | — | +-1.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HBM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM) is currently 115.8% above its 200-week moving average of $8.38. It would need to fall to $8.38 to cross below the line.
What is HBM's 200-week moving average price?
Hudbay Minerals Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $8.38 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 HBM drops below its 200-week moving average?
HBM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -1.2%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is HBM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HBM 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 49. Free cash flow yield is 6.4%. Return on equity is 19.2%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HBM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 16.2 years, $100 invested in HBM would have grown to $173, compared to $807 for the S&P 500. That's 3.4% annualized vs 13.7% for the index. HBM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HBM pay a dividend?
Yes. Hudbay Minerals Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 8.00%.
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