LGIH
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LGI Homes, Inc. (LGIH) closed at $34.24 as of 2026-03-20, trading 62.6% below its 200-week moving average of $91.46. This places LGIH in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -55.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.8x 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 597 weeks of data, LGIH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LGIH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +48.3%.
With a market cap of $792 million, LGIH is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 3.5%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
Over the past 11.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LGIH would have grown to $176, compared to $390 for the S&P 500. LGIH has returned 5.1% annualized vs 12.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LGIH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LGIH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying LGIH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +54.7% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +20.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +13.6% vs +42.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LGIH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LGIH has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +48.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Mar 2015 | 19 | 24.1% | +93.5% | +111.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 6 | 36.7% | +226.3% | -21.1% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 4 | 7.1% | +19.2% | -62.1% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 9 | 24.7% | +25.8% | -64.6% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 20 | 23.7% | +20.0% | -64.6% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 4 | 6.9% | +7.8% | -67.4% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 0.2% | -8.2% | -68.2% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 9 | 23.1% | +1.7% | -69.6% |
| Feb 2024 | Ongoing | 109+ | 62.6% | Ongoing | -69.8% |
| Average | 20 | — | +48.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LGIH below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, LGI Homes, Inc. (LGIH) is trading 62.6% below its 200-week moving average of $91.46. The current price is $34.24.
What is LGIH's 200-week moving average price?
LGI Homes, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $91.46 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 LGIH drops below its 200-week moving average?
LGIH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +48.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is LGIH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LGIH 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 38. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 3.5%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LGIH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.5 years, $100 invested in LGIH would have grown to $176, compared to $390 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 12.6% for the index. LGIH 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