MATV
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Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) closed at $8.20 as of 2026-03-20, trading 41.8% below its 200-week moving average of $14.08. This places MATV in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -38.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.1x 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 1536 weeks of data, MATV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -5.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $449 million, MATV is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 28.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -49.7%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
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 29.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MATV would have grown to $139, compared to $1523 for the S&P 500. MATV has returned 1.1% annualized vs 9.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -15.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MATV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MATV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying MATV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.1% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to -3.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.8% vs +2.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MATV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MATV has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +-5.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Feb 2001 | 139 | 58.9% | -41.1% | +42.5% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 16.8% | +20.8% | +88.7% |
| Jul 2005 | Jan 2006 | 25 | 19.0% | -21.4% | +32.1% |
| Jan 2006 | Dec 2006 | 45 | 36.4% | -0.8% | +33.3% |
| Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 | 1 | 1.3% | -0.9% | +30.8% |
| Jan 2007 | Apr 2007 | 10 | 11.1% | +3.0% | +35.8% |
| Jul 2007 | Oct 2007 | 10 | 19.5% | -21.0% | +43.9% |
| Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 | 1 | 9.1% | -30.8% | +38.3% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 2.0% | -36.2% | +28.4% |
| Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 | 1 | 4.7% | -31.8% | +32.2% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2009 | 68 | 39.4% | -13.9% | +32.1% |
| Jul 2015 | Nov 2015 | 17 | 14.7% | -5.3% | -64.7% |
| Feb 2016 | Nov 2016 | 38 | 25.3% | +32.6% | -59.1% |
| May 2017 | Jul 2017 | 10 | 3.3% | +21.8% | -66.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 20 | 29.1% | +12.0% | -66.2% |
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 19 | 12.3% | +3.2% | -63.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 40 | 36.3% | +11.8% | -68.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 227+ | 75.6% | Ongoing | -68.4% |
| Average | 38 | — | +-5.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MATV below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) is trading 41.8% below its 200-week moving average of $14.08. The current price is $8.20.
What is MATV's 200-week moving average price?
Mativ Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $14.08 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 MATV drops below its 200-week moving average?
MATV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -5.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is MATV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MATV 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 33. Free cash flow yield is 28.0%. Return on equity is -49.7%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MATV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.5 years, $100 invested in MATV would have grown to $139, compared to $1523 for the S&P 500. That's 1.1% annualized vs 9.7% for the index. MATV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MATV pay a dividend?
Yes. Mativ Holdings, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 488.00%.
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