IEX
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IDEX Corporation (IEX) closed at $184.11 as of 2026-03-20, trading 7.1% below its 200-week moving average of $198.14. This places IEX in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -5.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1872 weeks of data, IEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IEX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.6%.
With a market cap of $13.8 billion, IEX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 12.3%. The stock trades at 3.4x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IEX would have grown to $5731, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.9% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming IEX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IEX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IEX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying IEX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.4% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +10.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +39.2% vs +16.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IEX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IEX has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +19.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1990 | May 1990 | 1 | 1.0% | +18.3% | +10364.8% |
| Aug 1990 | Feb 1991 | 26 | 25.8% | +22.7% | +10840.5% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 15 | 24.0% | +17.5% | +2285.8% |
| Dec 1998 | May 1999 | 20 | 17.6% | +12.8% | +2448.4% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 5 | 14.6% | +6.5% | +2223.2% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.1% | +25.2% | +2158.4% |
| Jan 2000 | Mar 2000 | 7 | 16.0% | +21.1% | +2137.5% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 3 | 1.4% | +8.4% | +2137.5% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 5 | 5.8% | -2.4% | +2158.0% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 5 | 4.3% | +34.2% | +2044.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 5 | 11.2% | +26.1% | +2212.5% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 1.6% | +7.6% | +1995.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 4.9% | +33.1% | +1982.7% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 12 | 9.3% | +50.7% | +1892.7% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 0.5% | -27.5% | +722.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 58 | 42.4% | -7.0% | +726.0% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.0% | +27.9% | +675.2% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 5.7% | +40.5% | +720.4% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 0.8% | +46.8% | +675.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 7.3% | +68.9% | +727.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 1.1% | +38.7% | +625.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 8.6% | +73.0% | +70.2% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.4% | +22.7% | +11.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 2.8% | +10.6% | -1.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | 15 | 6.0% | -7.9% | -6.4% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | 1 | 2.1% | -15.9% | -7.5% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 2 | 1.4% | -12.2% | -9.4% |
| Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 | 51 | 22.0% | +9.6% | -4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 7.1% | Ongoing | -7.0% |
| Average | 9 | — | +19.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IEX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, IDEX Corporation (IEX) is trading 7.1% below its 200-week moving average of $198.14. The current price is $184.11.
What is IEX's 200-week moving average price?
IDEX Corporation's 200-week moving average is $198.14 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 IEX drops below its 200-week moving average?
IEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is IEX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IEX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 3.9%. Return on equity is 12.3%. Price-to-book is 3.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IEX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in IEX would have grown to $5731, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. IEX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IEX pay a dividend?
Yes. IDEX Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 154.00%.
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