MNTK
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Montauk Renewables, Inc. (MNTK) closed at $1.81 as of 2026-02-02, trading 73.6% below its 200-week moving average of $6.86. This places MNTK in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -74.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 215 weeks of data, MNTK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -8.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $257 million, MNTK is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -3.4%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Over the past 4.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MNTK would have grown to $18, compared to $154 for the S&P 500. MNTK has returned -33.5% annualized vs 10.7% 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.
Growth of $100: MNTK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MNTK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying MNTK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -17.5% after 12 months (median -14.0%), compared to +11.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 25% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -49.8% vs +41.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MNTK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MNTK has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +-8.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 4 | 1.8% | +8.6% | -81.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 4 | 10.7% | -20.3% | -80.6% |
| Nov 2022 | Jan 2023 | 6 | 5.5% | -14.0% | -83.8% |
| Jan 2023 | Ongoing | 158+ | 79.6% | Ongoing | -83.6% |
| Average | 43 | — | +-8.6% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02