HIFS
Hingham Institution for Savings Financial Services - Banks - Regional Investor Relations →
Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) closed at $284.65 as of 2026-06-19, trading 21.2% above its 200-week moving average of $234.92. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 25.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, 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 (1.28 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1909 weeks of data, HIFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HIFS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.6%.
With a market cap of $625 million, HIFS is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.9%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 33.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HIFS would have grown to $9994, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming HIFS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HIFS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HIFS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying HIFS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +18.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.7% vs +8.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HIFS 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 HIFS would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where HIFS's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-17.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $263.06 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $279.23 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $297.53 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $318.39 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $342.39 | 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 HIFS'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
HIFS has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +9.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1989 | May 1991 | 78 | 68.0% | -61.9% | +15573.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Jan 1992 | 33 | 35.7% | +57.9% | +18309.2% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 2 | 3.3% | +13.7% | +3404.4% |
| Jan 2000 | Nov 2000 | 42 | 19.5% | +24.9% | +3380.0% |
| May 2006 | Jun 2006 | 2 | 2.1% | -7.9% | +1031.4% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | 2 | 0.4% | -12.7% | +1015.6% |
| Aug 2006 | Sep 2006 | 3 | 1.5% | -16.5% | +1014.4% |
| Oct 2006 | Jul 2009 | 145 | 26.0% | -12.9% | +992.6% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 3 | 4.8% | +35.3% | +1172.9% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 24 | 26.7% | +34.3% | +67.1% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 4 | 2.3% | +69.1% | +63.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Aug 2024 | 76 | 39.8% | -28.4% | +20.8% |
| Sep 2024 | Nov 2024 | 9 | 8.6% | +10.5% | +19.1% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 4 | 9.3% | +16.2% | +14.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 8 | 13.0% | +14.3% | +19.9% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 6 | 11.4% | +17.3% | +17.2% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 4 | 3.4% | N/A | +18.2% |
| Average | 26 | — | +9.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIFS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) is currently 21.2% above its 200-week moving average of $234.92. It would need to fall to $234.92 to cross below the line.
What is HIFS's 200-week moving average price?
Hingham Institution for Savings's 200-week moving average is $234.92 as of 2026-06-19. 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 HIFS drops below its 200-week moving average?
HIFS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is HIFS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HIFS as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 56. Return on equity is 10.9%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HIFS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.5 years, $100 invested in HIFS would have grown to $9994, compared to $3097 for the S&P 500. That's 14.7% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. HIFS has outperformed 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 2026-06-19