HCSG
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Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) closed at $18.97 as of 2026-03-20, trading 42.5% above its 200-week moving average of $13.31. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 47.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.29 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2159 weeks of data, HCSG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -3.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1337 million, HCSG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.7%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HCSG would have grown to $2545, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. HCSG has returned 10.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HCSG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HCSG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying HCSG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -7.0% after 12 months (median -16.0%), compared to +19.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 30% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +8.2% vs +39.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HCSG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HCSG has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +-3.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1986 | Sep 1986 | 1 | 0.6% | +20.5% | +3306.0% |
| Mar 1987 | Mar 1987 | 1 | 2.7% | -6.8% | +3306.0% |
| Oct 1987 | May 1989 | 82 | 42.1% | -13.6% | +3306.0% |
| Mar 1992 | May 1994 | 115 | 39.7% | -28.9% | +2105.9% |
| Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 | 1 | 3.2% | -2.1% | +1989.8% |
| Aug 1994 | Nov 1994 | 15 | 8.6% | -8.5% | +2012.0% |
| Nov 1994 | Dec 1994 | 1 | 3.9% | -27.7% | +2012.0% |
| Mar 1995 | Mar 1995 | 1 | 0.5% | -16.0% | +2012.0% |
| Apr 1995 | Apr 1995 | 1 | 11.8% | -14.6% | +2321.1% |
| May 1995 | Jul 1995 | 7 | 7.1% | -8.1% | +2208.4% |
| Jul 1995 | Sep 1996 | 60 | 25.6% | -16.3% | +2208.4% |
| Oct 1996 | Dec 1996 | 10 | 8.4% | +38.0% | +2413.0% |
| Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 | 4 | 1.0% | +38.6% | +2291.9% |
| Apr 1997 | May 1997 | 1 | 3.1% | +42.7% | +2321.1% |
| Sep 1999 | Oct 1999 | 4 | 2.8% | -37.5% | +1968.0% |
| Oct 1999 | Jan 2000 | 10 | 16.3% | -38.5% | +1959.9% |
| Jan 2000 | Jul 2001 | 78 | 48.6% | -28.4% | +1875.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 6.4% | +87.1% | +2138.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 | 26 | 10.1% | +37.0% | +208.6% |
| Apr 2018 | Jun 2018 | 5 | 4.7% | -7.4% | -40.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 2.1% | -35.1% | -43.1% |
| Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 | 1 | 3.0% | -29.9% | -43.1% |
| Feb 2019 | Apr 2025 | 322 | 49.3% | -25.3% | -41.8% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 3 | 4.3% | N/A | +49.5% |
| Average | 31 | — | +-3.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HCSG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) is currently 42.5% above its 200-week moving average of $13.31. It would need to fall to $13.31 to cross below the line.
What is HCSG's 200-week moving average price?
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $13.31 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 HCSG drops below its 200-week moving average?
HCSG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -3.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is HCSG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HCSG 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 48. Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 11.7%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HCSG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in HCSG would have grown to $2545, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. HCSG has underperformed 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