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LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) closed at $36.54 as of 2026-03-20, trading 16.1% above its 200-week moving average of $31.46. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 24.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1704 weeks of data, LTC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LTC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.3%.
With a market cap of $1773 million, LTC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.2%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 17.5% over three years, indicating dilution. 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 32.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LTC would have grown to $2807, compared to $2598 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.7% vs 10.5% for the index — confirming LTC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LTC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LTC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying LTC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.7% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +14.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 74% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +54.4% vs +28.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LTC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LTC has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +26.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 11 | 16.7% | -44.6% | +1458.9% |
| May 1999 | Jan 2002 | 140 | 69.3% | -47.9% | +1436.4% |
| Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | 7 | 8.9% | -8.2% | +2016.3% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 0.9% | +54.7% | +2130.3% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +102.1% | +2203.5% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 7.0% | +197.9% | +2476.8% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 4.3% | +25.1% | +394.7% |
| Nov 2008 | May 2009 | 28 | 23.1% | +45.3% | +421.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 5.1% | +42.9% | +382.4% |
| Jan 2018 | May 2018 | 20 | 14.3% | +12.7% | +48.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Dec 2020 | 40 | 34.3% | +38.7% | +59.6% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | -2.4% | +30.9% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 1.4% | +5.5% | +32.2% |
| Aug 2021 | Mar 2022 | 32 | 13.9% | +25.0% | +37.9% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 4 | 8.6% | +0.8% | +30.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 9.5% | +2.4% | +31.9% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 15 | 6.3% | +20.2% | +36.1% |
| Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | 10 | 3.6% | +13.9% | +31.0% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 3 | 1.0% | +16.0% | +29.5% |
| Average | 18 | — | +26.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LTC below its 200-week moving average?
No. LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) is currently 16.1% above its 200-week moving average of $31.46. It would need to fall to $31.46 to cross below the line.
What is LTC's 200-week moving average price?
LTC Properties, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.46 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 LTC drops below its 200-week moving average?
LTC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is LTC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LTC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 59. Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 11.2%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LTC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.8 years, $100 invested in LTC would have grown to $2807, compared to $2598 for the S&P 500. That's 10.7% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. LTC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LTC pay a dividend?
Yes. LTC Properties, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 624.00%.
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