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Marqeta Inc. (MQ) closed at $4.08 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.8% below its 200-week moving average of $5.58. This places MQ in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -29.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, 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 (1.26 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 201 weeks of data, MQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 201 weeks.
With a market cap of $1796 million, MQ is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -1.5%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 20.2% over the past three years. 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 3.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MQ would have grown to $37, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. MQ has returned -22.3% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MQ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MQ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying MQ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -56.0% after 12 months (median -56.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -52.0% vs +32.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MQ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MQ has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ongoing | 201+ | 73.8% | Ongoing | -58.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MQ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Marqeta Inc. (MQ) is trading 26.8% below its 200-week moving average of $5.58. The current price is $4.08.
What is MQ's 200-week moving average price?
Marqeta Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $5.58 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 MQ drops below its 200-week moving average?
MQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. These episodes lasted 201 weeks on average.
Is MQ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MQ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 7.7%. Return on equity is -1.5%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MQ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.9 years, $100 invested in MQ would have grown to $37, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. That's -22.3% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. MQ 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