MRSH
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Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) closed at $166.18 as of 2026-05-01, trading 11.9% below its 200-week moving average of $188.54. This places MRSH in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -9.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, 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 (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2727 weeks of data, MRSH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MRSH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.7%.
With a market cap of $80.1 billion, MRSH is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 27.6%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MRSH would have grown to $2430, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. MRSH has returned 10.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 18.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MRSH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MRSH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying MRSH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.4% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +21.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.4% vs +42.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MRSH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MRSH has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +15.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1974 | Jun 1974 | 2 | 3.2% | +39.0% | +15936.1% |
| Jul 1974 | Nov 1974 | 17 | 24.2% | +52.1% | +16602.1% |
| Feb 1978 | Mar 1978 | 3 | 2.0% | +17.1% | +12114.4% |
| Oct 1978 | Oct 1978 | 1 | 1.4% | +11.4% | +11389.6% |
| Mar 1980 | Jun 1980 | 16 | 11.3% | -42.7% | +10905.8% |
| Nov 1980 | Jul 1983 | 139 | 53.7% | +10.2% | +20481.7% |
| Jul 1983 | Sep 1983 | 9 | 5.1% | +6.8% | +14582.1% |
| May 1984 | May 1984 | 1 | 1.5% | +84.9% | +15944.0% |
| Sep 1994 | Dec 1994 | 13 | 7.1% | +17.4% | +2633.6% |
| Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 | 3 | 0.7% | +17.9% | +2608.1% |
| May 1995 | May 1995 | 1 | 0.9% | +25.6% | +2585.6% |
| Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 | 1 | 0.4% | +21.8% | +2552.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 10.3% | +20.1% | +545.8% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 22.5% | +19.6% | +570.5% |
| Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 | 1 | 0.9% | +5.1% | +513.2% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 14 | 15.2% | +17.1% | +568.0% |
| Sep 2003 | Feb 2004 | 20 | 11.1% | -2.2% | +479.4% |
| Feb 2004 | Jul 2008 | 228 | 41.1% | -32.7% | +472.1% |
| Jul 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 0.8% | -25.1% | +798.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2010 | 75 | 32.6% | -4.0% | +804.8% |
| May 2010 | Aug 2010 | 16 | 12.8% | +37.8% | +928.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 2.5% | +48.9% | +129.3% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 27+ | 11.9% | Ongoing | -5.8% |
| Average | 26 | — | +15.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MRSH below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) is trading 11.9% below its 200-week moving average of $188.54. The current price is $166.18.
What is MRSH's 200-week moving average price?
Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $188.54 as of 2026-05-01. 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 MRSH drops below its 200-week moving average?
MRSH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is MRSH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MRSH as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 41. Free cash flow yield is 6.2%. Return on equity is 27.6%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MRSH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in MRSH would have grown to $2430, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 10.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. MRSH has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MRSH pay a dividend?
Yes. Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 217.00%.
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 2026-05-01