MRVL
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Marvell Technology Inc. (MRVL) closed at $164.95 as of 2026-05-01, trading 141.7% above its 200-week moving average of $68.26. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 142.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 95, MRVL is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.49 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1300 weeks of data, MRVL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MRVL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.8%.
With a market cap of $144.2 billion, MRVL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 19.3%, a solid level. The stock trades at 9.8x book value.
MRVL passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 24.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MRVL would have grown to $2881, compared to $921 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.4% vs 9.3% for the index — confirming MRVL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 9.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MRVL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MRVL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying MRVL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.2% after 12 months (median -21.0%), compared to +11.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 37% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +39.8% vs +28.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MRVL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MRVL has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +6.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Dec 2001 | 26 | 61.6% | -9.9% | +2607.8% |
| Dec 2001 | Dec 2001 | 2 | 1.1% | -47.3% | +2062.9% |
| Feb 2002 | Mar 2002 | 4 | 7.9% | -50.6% | +2025.5% |
| Apr 2002 | May 2003 | 55 | 59.4% | -26.2% | +2284.5% |
| Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 | 1 | 2.0% | +54.4% | +2435.1% |
| Mar 2007 | Jul 2007 | 15 | 13.8% | -33.8% | +1052.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Nov 2009 | 122 | 72.9% | -12.9% | +1049.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 2.6% | -13.3% | +1235.2% |
| May 2011 | May 2011 | 3 | 3.0% | -4.5% | +1219.8% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 3 | 10.4% | -14.7% | +1245.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 6 | 14.2% | -12.4% | +1388.0% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 1 | 0.2% | -36.2% | +1234.3% |
| Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | 3 | 9.6% | -41.8% | +1374.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 6 | 10.0% | -37.9% | +1374.4% |
| Apr 2012 | Nov 2013 | 81 | 51.1% | -21.8% | +1281.9% |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 | 4 | 4.8% | +12.9% | +1277.4% |
| Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 | 1 | 2.1% | -1.6% | +1332.0% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 2 | 5.8% | -21.9% | +1411.3% |
| Jul 2015 | Jul 2016 | 54 | 33.4% | -18.0% | +1355.2% |
| Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | 2 | 1.9% | +38.5% | +1455.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.3% | +76.5% | +1055.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 0.9% | +153.5% | +808.2% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 4 | 11.5% | +42.9% | +351.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 7 | 16.5% | +28.1% | +302.7% |
| Feb 2023 | May 2023 | 12 | 12.4% | +54.8% | +280.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 2.7% | +73.3% | +251.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 10 | 21.8% | +53.4% | +166.9% |
| Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | 2 | 1.7% | N/A | +162.9% |
| Average | 15 | — | +6.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MRVL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Marvell Technology Inc. (MRVL) is currently 141.7% above its 200-week moving average of $68.26. It would need to fall to $68.26 to cross below the line.
What is MRVL's 200-week moving average price?
Marvell Technology Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $68.26 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 MRVL drops below its 200-week moving average?
MRVL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is MRVL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MRVL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 95 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 1.0%. Return on equity is 19.3%. Price-to-book is 9.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MRVL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 24.9 years, $100 invested in MRVL would have grown to $2881, compared to $921 for the S&P 500. That's 14.4% annualized vs 9.3% for the index. MRVL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MRVL pay a dividend?
Yes. Marvell Technology Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 15.00%.
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