MBUU
Malibu Boats, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Recreational Vehicles Investor Relations →
Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) closed at $25.21 as of 2026-03-20, trading 42.1% below its 200-week moving average of $43.53. This places MBUU in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -41.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.70 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 585 weeks of data, MBUU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MBUU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.8%.
With a market cap of $485 million, MBUU is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.9%. Return on equity stands at 2.9%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MBUU would have grown to $116, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. MBUU has returned 1.3% annualized vs 12.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MBUU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MBUU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying MBUU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.8% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +21.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.7% vs +43.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MBUU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MBUU has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +25.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 | 2 | 5.7% | -18.1% | +36.9% |
| Jul 2015 | Nov 2016 | 71 | 33.2% | -33.4% | +25.2% |
| Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 | 1 | 2.2% | +76.0% | +45.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 8.3% | +109.5% | -10.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 7 | 40.8% | +204.5% | -13.8% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 5 | 4.7% | +2.4% | -50.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 4.0% | +12.9% | -50.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 8 | 13.2% | -9.5% | -52.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 2 | 3.1% | +1.2% | -53.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 5 | 7.7% | -26.8% | -53.1% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 4 | 5.6% | -34.8% | -54.3% |
| Jun 2023 | Ongoing | 144+ | 48.3% | Ongoing | -55.2% |
| Average | 21 | — | +25.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MBUU below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is trading 42.1% below its 200-week moving average of $43.53. The current price is $25.21.
What is MBUU's 200-week moving average price?
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $43.53 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 MBUU drops below its 200-week moving average?
MBUU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is MBUU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MBUU 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 36. Free cash flow yield is 4.9%. Return on equity is 2.9%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MBUU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in MBUU would have grown to $116, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. That's 1.3% annualized vs 12.9% for the index. MBUU 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