IOSP
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Innospec Inc. (IOSP) closed at $65.89 as of 2026-03-20, trading 33.0% below its 200-week moving average of $98.37. This places IOSP in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -30.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1405 weeks of data, IOSP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IOSP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.2%.
With a market cap of $1633 million, IOSP is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.1%. Return on equity stands at 9.1%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 27 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IOSP would have grown to $1247, compared to $781 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 9.8% vs 7.9% for the index — confirming IOSP as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IOSP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IOSP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying IOSP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.0% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +16.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.4% vs +21.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IOSP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IOSP has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +31.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Jan 2001 | 90 | 41.0% | -33.8% | +1093.3% |
| Mar 2001 | May 2001 | 8 | 9.7% | +58.2% | +1404.5% |
| Jan 2003 | Feb 2003 | 2 | 9.4% | +67.6% | +1126.1% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 8.5% | +102.6% | +1198.3% |
| Apr 2003 | Aug 2003 | 17 | 12.4% | +120.3% | +1100.7% |
| Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 | 2 | 1.8% | +5.4% | +803.6% |
| Mar 2005 | Jan 2006 | 46 | 24.0% | +27.2% | +817.5% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 6.1% | -61.8% | +503.1% |
| Aug 2008 | Oct 2010 | 113 | 80.9% | -23.8% | +428.2% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 14.3% | +52.9% | +2.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 3.2% | +35.4% | +1.4% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 9 | 14.3% | +34.7% | +6.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 1.7% | +20.8% | -18.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Ongoing | 55+ | 33.0% | Ongoing | -33.1% |
| Average | 26 | — | +31.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IOSP below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Innospec Inc. (IOSP) is trading 33.0% below its 200-week moving average of $98.37. The current price is $65.89.
What is IOSP's 200-week moving average price?
Innospec Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $98.37 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 IOSP drops below its 200-week moving average?
IOSP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is IOSP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IOSP 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 32. Free cash flow yield is 1.1%. Return on equity is 9.1%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IOSP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27 years, $100 invested in IOSP would have grown to $1247, compared to $781 for the S&P 500. That's 9.8% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. IOSP has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IOSP pay a dividend?
Yes. Innospec Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 264.00%.
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