JBGS
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JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) closed at $14.96 as of 2026-03-20, trading 6.0% below its 200-week moving average of $15.92. This places JBGS in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -10.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 406 weeks of data, JBGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 56 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -1.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $921 million, JBGS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 33.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -8.6%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 47.8% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 7.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JBGS would have grown to $55, compared to $270 for the S&P 500. JBGS has returned -7.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: JBGS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JBGS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying JBGS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.7% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +25.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -14.3% vs +48.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JBGS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JBGS has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-1.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | +18.0% | -42.8% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2021 | 64 | 31.8% | +2.7% | -43.5% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2025 | 207 | 49.8% | -25.2% | -44.1% |
| Jun 2025 | Jul 2025 | 1 | 1.7% | N/A | -9.8% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 6+ | 10.2% | Ongoing | -6.1% |
| Average | 56 | — | +-1.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JBGS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) is trading 6.0% below its 200-week moving average of $15.92. The current price is $14.96.
What is JBGS's 200-week moving average price?
JBG SMITH Properties's 200-week moving average is $15.92 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 JBGS drops below its 200-week moving average?
JBGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -1.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 56 weeks on average.
Is JBGS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JBGS 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 31. Free cash flow yield is 33.9%. Return on equity is -8.6%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JBGS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.8 years, $100 invested in JBGS would have grown to $55, compared to $270 for the S&P 500. That's -7.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. JBGS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JBGS pay a dividend?
Yes. JBG SMITH Properties currently pays a dividend yield of 468.00%.
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