LESL
Leslie's, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Specialty Retail Investor Relations →
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) closed at $0.97 as of 2026-03-20, trading 99.2% below its 200-week moving average of $120.11. This places LESL in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -99.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 22, LESL is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.65 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 233 weeks of data, LESL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 233 weeks.
With a market cap of $9 million, LESL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 363.7%, which is notably high. The stock trades at -0.0x book value.
Over the past 4.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LESL would have grown to $0, compared to $150 for the S&P 500. LESL has returned -73.9% annualized vs 9.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LESL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LESL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying LESL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -35.0% after 12 months (median -35.0%), compared to -15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -75.0% vs -6.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LESL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LESL has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Ongoing | 233+ | 99.2% | Ongoing | -99.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LESL below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) is trading 99.2% below its 200-week moving average of $120.11. The current price is $0.97.
What is LESL's 200-week moving average price?
Leslie's, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $120.11 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 LESL drops below its 200-week moving average?
LESL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. These episodes lasted 233 weeks on average.
Is LESL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LESL 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 22 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 363.7%. Price-to-book is -0.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LESL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.5 years, $100 invested in LESL would have grown to $0, compared to $150 for the S&P 500. That's -73.9% annualized vs 9.5% for the index. LESL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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