MEG
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Industrials - Waste Management Investor Relations →
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) closed at $22.01 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.9% below its 200-week moving average of $31.87. This places MEG in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -22.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.19 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 247 weeks of data, MEG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -19.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $792 million, MEG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -0.2%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Share count has increased 20.8% 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 4.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MEG would have grown to $45, compared to $162 for the S&P 500. MEG has returned -15.3% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 105.2% compound annual rate, with 1 consecutive year of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MEG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MEG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying MEG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -21.8% after 12 months (median -28.0%), compared to +13.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -33.5% vs +37.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MEG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MEG has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +-19.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 5 | 7.3% | +23.4% | -48.5% |
| Apr 2022 | Nov 2022 | 30 | 33.3% | -32.9% | -51.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 2.8% | -26.8% | -49.3% |
| Feb 2023 | Apr 2024 | 57 | 48.3% | +2.3% | -40.8% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 3.9% | -63.7% | -45.2% |
| Jul 2024 | Ongoing | 90+ | 70.1% | Ongoing | -45.4% |
| Average | 31 | — | +-19.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) is trading 30.9% below its 200-week moving average of $31.87. The current price is $22.01.
What is MEG's 200-week moving average price?
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.87 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 MEG drops below its 200-week moving average?
MEG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -19.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is MEG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MEG 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 43. Free cash flow yield is 10.5%. Return on equity is -0.2%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MEG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.8 years, $100 invested in MEG would have grown to $45, compared to $162 for the S&P 500. That's -15.3% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. MEG 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