IBP
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) closed at $258.79 as of 2026-03-20, trading 49.7% above its 200-week moving average of $172.90. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 64.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x 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 583 weeks of data, IBP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IBP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +79.0%.
With a market cap of $7.0 billion, IBP is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.4%. Return on equity stands at 37.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 9.8x book value.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IBP would have grown to $1586, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 27.8% vs 12.9% for the index — confirming IBP as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IBP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IBP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying IBP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +103.0% after 12 months (median +64.0%), compared to +21.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +172.3% vs +50.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IBP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IBP has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +79.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Feb 2019 | 20 | 26.9% | +45.2% | +625.9% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 39.8% | +148.0% | +506.3% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 1 | 0.7% | +40.6% | +256.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.1% | +63.9% | +250.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 10 | 8.2% | +58.9% | +247.1% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 0.6% | +117.6% | +220.0% |
| Average | 7 | — | +79.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBP below its 200-week moving average?
No. Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) is currently 49.7% above its 200-week moving average of $172.90. It would need to fall to $172.90 to cross below the line.
What is IBP's 200-week moving average price?
Installed Building Products, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $172.90 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 IBP drops below its 200-week moving average?
IBP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +79.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 7 weeks on average.
Is IBP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IBP 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 47. Free cash flow yield is 4.4%. Return on equity is 37.5%. Price-to-book is 9.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IBP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in IBP would have grown to $1586, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. That's 27.8% annualized vs 12.9% for the index. IBP has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IBP pay a dividend?
Yes. Installed Building Products, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 128.00%.
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