MG
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Mistras Group, Inc. (MG) closed at $14.05 as of 2026-03-20, trading 69.8% above its 200-week moving average of $8.27. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 72.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 810 weeks of data, MG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.1%.
With a market cap of $444 million, MG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.5%. Return on equity stands at 7.8%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 5.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 15.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MG would have grown to $120, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. MG has returned 1.2% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -33.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying MG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.1% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +13.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -7.7% vs +27.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MG has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +11.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Nov 2010 | 10 | 8.8% | +77.5% | +25.2% |
| Jun 2013 | Aug 2013 | 6 | 4.8% | +39.6% | -20.1% |
| Sep 2013 | Oct 2013 | 5 | 8.3% | +26.1% | -17.4% |
| Sep 2014 | Nov 2015 | 60 | 37.1% | -33.8% | -30.6% |
| Dec 2015 | Jan 2016 | 5 | 8.5% | +37.7% | -25.1% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 2 | 1.7% | +1.6% | -30.8% |
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 | 2 | 3.0% | -4.6% | -31.1% |
| Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 | 1 | 1.2% | -2.9% | -31.6% |
| May 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 0.4% | -9.0% | -32.5% |
| Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | 14 | 17.7% | +1.5% | -30.4% |
| Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 | 22 | 10.4% | -27.8% | -31.3% |
| Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | 2 | 1.3% | -26.8% | -31.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Jun 2023 | 247 | 80.9% | -30.5% | -30.9% |
| Jul 2023 | Nov 2023 | 16 | 26.4% | +80.3% | +151.3% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | 1 | 0.9% | +37.3% | +113.2% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 2 | 2.9% | N/A | +90.1% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 0.2% | N/A | +86.1% |
| Average | 23 | — | +11.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Mistras Group, Inc. (MG) is currently 69.8% above its 200-week moving average of $8.27. It would need to fall to $8.27 to cross below the line.
What is MG's 200-week moving average price?
Mistras Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $8.27 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 MG drops below its 200-week moving average?
MG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is MG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MG 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 66. Free cash flow yield is 1.5%. Return on equity is 7.8%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.6 years, $100 invested in MG would have grown to $120, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. That's 1.2% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. MG 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