MGPI
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MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) closed at $17.70 as of 2026-07-31, trading 71.4% below its 200-week moving average of $61.81. This places MGPI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -71.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, 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 (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1923 weeks of data, MGPI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 52 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MGPI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.4%.
With a market cap of $379 million, MGPI is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -33.8%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Over the past 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MGPI would have grown to $172, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. MGPI has returned 1.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 20.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MGPI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MGPI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying MGPI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.2% after 12 months (median -24.0%), compared to +11.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 27% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +43.0% vs +30.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MGPI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices MGPI would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where MGPI's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $12.97 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $14.71 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $17.00 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $20.13 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $24.68 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from MGPI's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
MGPI has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +17.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Nov 1990 | 41 | 28.9% | -7.7% | +218.2% |
| Dec 1990 | Dec 1990 | 1 | 0.8% | +47.8% | +247.3% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 0.1% | +47.5% | +244.7% |
| Dec 1994 | Jun 2001 | 339 | 52.5% | -35.1% | +103.9% |
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | 11 | 16.0% | +20.8% | +338.6% |
| Aug 2002 | Jun 2003 | 45 | 34.6% | -18.1% | +346.6% |
| Jul 2003 | Oct 2003 | 14 | 14.5% | +317.1% | +414.1% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2010 | 159 | 95.6% | -65.4% | +56.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 3.6% | -41.9% | +249.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 20.8% | -34.9% | +251.7% |
| Oct 2011 | Jan 2012 | 12 | 21.3% | -39.5% | +246.2% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 2.1% | -24.9% | +262.4% |
| Mar 2012 | Mar 2014 | 101 | 43.2% | -18.4% | +271.4% |
| Apr 2014 | May 2014 | 2 | 2.3% | +163.9% | +248.6% |
| Aug 2019 | Feb 2021 | 78 | 58.9% | -30.2% | -63.0% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | +77.4% | -68.8% |
| Apr 2024 | Aug 2024 | 18 | 11.8% | -63.2% | -76.4% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 99+ | 76.4% | Ongoing | -78.5% |
| Average | 52 | — | +17.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MGPI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-31, MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) is trading 71.4% below its 200-week moving average of $61.81. The current price is $17.70.
What is MGPI's 200-week moving average price?
MGP Ingredients, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $61.81 as of 2026-07-31. 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 MGPI drops below its 200-week moving average?
MGPI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 52 weeks on average.
Is MGPI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MGPI as of 2026-07-31: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 31. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -33.8%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MGPI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.6 years, $100 invested in MGPI would have grown to $172, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That's 1.6% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. MGPI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MGPI pay a dividend?
Yes. MGP Ingredients, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 271.00%.
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 2026-07-31