MIND
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MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) closed at $8.26 as of 2026-03-20, trading 27.2% above its 200-week moving average of $6.50. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 22.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.20 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1582 weeks of data, MIND has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 97 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -31.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $75 million, MIND is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 9.4%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 478.6% 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 30.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MIND would have grown to $21, compared to $1809 for the S&P 500. MIND has returned -5.1% annualized vs 10.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MIND vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MIND Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying MIND when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -26.6% after 12 months (median -32.0%), compared to +13.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 10% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -29.2% vs +34.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MIND crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MIND has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +-31.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Aug 1998 | 2 | 13.5% | -48.4% | -89.5% |
| Aug 1998 | Feb 2004 | 286 | 74.8% | -43.7% | -90.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Jan 2011 | 123 | 82.4% | -59.6% | -93.7% |
| Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | +105.5% | -92.2% |
| Feb 2014 | Sep 2018 | 242 | 79.8% | -48.0% | -94.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 | 15 | 32.3% | -22.0% | -77.6% |
| Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 1 | 0.1% | -74.1% | -78.0% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 3 | 3.7% | -79.6% | -77.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Jan 2025 | 284 | 80.4% | -35.3% | -76.9% |
| Feb 2025 | Jun 2025 | 17 | 41.6% | -5.6% | +2.5% |
| Average | 97 | — | +-31.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIND below its 200-week moving average?
No. MIND Technology, Inc. (MIND) is currently 27.2% above its 200-week moving average of $6.50. It would need to fall to $6.50 to cross below the line.
What is MIND's 200-week moving average price?
MIND Technology, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.50 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 MIND drops below its 200-week moving average?
MIND has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -31.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 97 weeks on average.
Is MIND a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MIND 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 49. Free cash flow yield is 7.6%. Return on equity is 9.4%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MIND compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.4 years, $100 invested in MIND would have grown to $21, compared to $1809 for the S&P 500. That's -5.1% annualized vs 10.0% for the index. MIND 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