MLR
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Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) closed at $43.15 as of 2026-03-20, trading 5.2% above its 200-week moving average of $41.01. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 6.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.4x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1602 weeks of data, MLR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 56 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MLR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.7%.
With a market cap of $493 million, MLR is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.6%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
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 30.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MLR would have grown to $329, compared to $1972 for the S&P 500. MLR has returned 3.9% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MLR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MLR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying MLR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.1% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +15.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 57% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +2.7% vs +28.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MLR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MLR has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +12.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1998 | Oct 2003 | 295 | 90.9% | -25.9% | +77.6% |
| Oct 2007 | Apr 2010 | 130 | 70.9% | -66.1% | +313.1% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 2.3% | +26.2% | +383.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 3.8% | +47.4% | +396.7% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 5 | 4.8% | +36.0% | +388.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 2 | 1.7% | +76.3% | +87.1% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2023 | 58 | 31.2% | -5.3% | +49.8% |
| Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | 5 | 4.0% | N/A | +10.2% |
| Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | 10 | 7.4% | N/A | +10.7% |
| Average | 56 | — | +12.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MLR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) is currently 5.2% above its 200-week moving average of $41.01. It would need to fall to $41.01 to cross below the line.
What is MLR's 200-week moving average price?
Miller Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $41.01 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 MLR drops below its 200-week moving average?
MLR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 56 weeks on average.
Is MLR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MLR 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 60. Free cash flow yield is 13.9%. Return on equity is 5.6%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MLR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.8 years, $100 invested in MLR would have grown to $329, compared to $1972 for the S&P 500. That's 3.9% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. MLR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MLR pay a dividend?
Yes. Miller Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 195.00%.
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 2026-03-20