KGC
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Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) closed at $29.55 as of 2026-05-01, trading 163.7% above its 200-week moving average of $11.21. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 196.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2306 weeks of data, KGC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KGC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +39.2%.
With a market cap of $35.3 billion, KGC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 35.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
KGC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KGC would have grown to $1410, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. KGC has returned 8.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 107.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: KGC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KGC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying KGC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +45.5% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +18.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +69.2% vs +36.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KGC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KGC has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +39.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1982 | Sep 1982 | 29 | 40.2% | +125.0% | +1427.0% |
| Nov 1982 | Jan 1983 | 8 | 12.1% | +35.3% | +977.8% |
| Jul 1984 | Oct 1985 | 66 | 44.9% | -45.0% | +816.2% |
| Oct 1985 | Nov 1985 | 2 | 7.2% | +89.5% | +864.4% |
| Nov 1987 | Nov 1987 | 3 | 5.0% | -13.3% | +510.8% |
| Aug 1988 | Jun 1989 | 43 | 48.2% | +17.6% | +438.9% |
| Jul 1989 | Aug 1989 | 5 | 7.7% | -22.2% | +409.0% |
| Jan 1990 | Feb 1990 | 3 | 5.8% | -48.6% | +395.2% |
| Feb 1990 | Mar 1993 | 161 | 62.9% | -63.2% | +382.2% |
| Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 | 1 | 1.2% | +206.7% | +714.4% |
| May 1993 | Jun 1993 | 1 | 1.7% | +252.3% | +732.9% |
| Apr 1997 | May 1997 | 3 | 7.3% | -26.6% | +94.9% |
| May 1997 | Apr 2002 | 256 | 85.5% | -35.4% | +90.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 6.3% | +71.4% | +754.6% |
| Apr 2005 | Jun 2005 | 11 | 14.9% | +104.9% | +548.2% |
| Jul 2005 | Aug 2005 | 1 | 7.7% | +107.6% | +517.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Nov 2008 | 5 | 30.2% | +116.2% | +218.2% |
| Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 | 1 | 0.4% | +28.9% | +147.5% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 0.1% | -9.6% | +104.2% |
| Jun 2010 | Sep 2010 | 11 | 10.4% | -2.5% | +108.4% |
| Jan 2011 | Apr 2016 | 276 | 75.6% | -24.2% | +101.5% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 7.7% | -0.2% | +674.9% |
| Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | 4 | 3.2% | -1.2% | +662.2% |
| Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | 17 | 23.5% | +21.6% | +831.1% |
| Feb 2017 | Apr 2017 | 6 | 10.6% | +8.0% | +872.6% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 2.9% | +13.5% | +839.1% |
| Aug 2018 | Feb 2019 | 27 | 25.2% | +60.3% | +940.5% |
| Feb 2019 | Jun 2019 | 16 | 13.1% | +56.4% | +921.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 12.0% | +96.4% | +844.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Nov 2023 | 82 | 42.2% | +2.5% | +525.1% |
| Jan 2024 | Mar 2024 | 8 | 9.4% | +93.9% | +460.0% |
| Average | 34 | — | +39.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KGC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) is currently 163.7% above its 200-week moving average of $11.21. It would need to fall to $11.21 to cross below the line.
What is KGC's 200-week moving average price?
Kinross Gold Corporation's 200-week moving average is $11.21 as of 2026-05-01. 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 KGC drops below its 200-week moving average?
KGC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +39.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is KGC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KGC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 40. Free cash flow yield is 8.1%. Return on equity is 35.5%. Price-to-book is 4.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KGC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in KGC would have grown to $1410, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. KGC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KGC pay a dividend?
Yes. Kinross Gold Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 49.00%.
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 2026-05-01