HI
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Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) closed at $31.98 as of 2026-02-13, trading 10.6% below its 200-week moving average of $35.79. This places HI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -10.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, HI is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 886 weeks of data, HI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.2%.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, HI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 3.1%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 2.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HI would have grown to $307, compared to $1265 for the S&P 500. HI has returned 6.8% annualized vs 16.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -10.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying HI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.7% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +22.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.4% vs +45.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HI has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +11.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Aug 2009 | 23 | 18.5% | +24.5% | +206.8% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 2.6% | +9.4% | +173.4% |
| Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 | 1 | 0.5% | +14.0% | +167.5% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 4 | 3.5% | +27.0% | +170.7% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 4.5% | -0.2% | +144.5% |
| May 2012 | Sep 2012 | 17 | 7.4% | +38.1% | +142.3% |
| Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | 3 | 3.6% | +55.6% | +145.6% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 4.3% | +50.3% | +65.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Nov 2020 | 71 | 55.3% | -20.7% | +11.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 5.1% | -24.1% | -10.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 5 | 9.6% | -50.2% | -19.3% |
| Jul 2024 | Ongoing | 81+ | 52.8% | Ongoing | -15.6% |
| Average | 18 | — | +11.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-02-13, Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) is trading 10.6% below its 200-week moving average of $35.79. The current price is $31.98.
What is HI's 200-week moving average price?
Hillenbrand, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $35.79 as of 2026-02-13. 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 HI drops below its 200-week moving average?
HI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is HI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HI as of 2026-02-13: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 74 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 12.0%. Return on equity is 3.1%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.1 years, $100 invested in HI would have grown to $307, compared to $1265 for the S&P 500. That's 6.8% annualized vs 16.0% for the index. HI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HI pay a dividend?
Yes. Hillenbrand, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 2.85%.
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 2026-02-13