MTG
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MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) closed at $27.31 as of 2026-02-02, trading 39.9% above its 200-week moving average of $19.52. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 38.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1752 weeks of data, MTG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.1%.
With a market cap of $5.9 billion, MTG is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 14.3%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 22.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTG would have grown to $267, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. MTG has returned 3.0% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 1.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: MTG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MTG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying MTG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.2% after 12 months (median +27.0%), compared to +14.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.5% vs +17.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MTG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MTG has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +18.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1992 | Aug 1992 | 1 | 0.4% | +83.0% | +287.7% |
| Sep 1998 | Nov 1998 | 5 | 16.6% | +40.7% | +0.7% |
| Dec 1998 | Apr 1999 | 19 | 18.7% | +66.6% | -8.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 3 | 4.8% | +39.3% | -20.2% |
| Jan 2000 | May 2000 | 18 | 28.5% | +16.4% | -24.4% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 3 | 6.1% | +60.4% | -27.7% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 3.8% | -13.2% | -35.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 1.0% | +1.8% | -38.6% |
| Sep 2002 | Aug 2003 | 50 | 34.1% | +0.8% | -39.5% |
| Sep 2003 | Jan 2004 | 17 | 11.4% | +17.6% | -39.9% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 5 | 3.3% | +19.3% | -43.4% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 3 | 1.6% | +4.5% | -43.6% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 8 | 7.2% | -5.8% | -43.3% |
| Oct 2006 | Dec 2006 | 7 | 3.6% | -62.2% | -44.1% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 7 | 7.1% | -74.0% | -44.0% |
| Jun 2007 | May 2013 | 308 | 97.5% | -83.9% | -48.0% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 6 | 10.2% | +66.5% | +403.5% |
| Apr 2016 | Aug 2016 | 16 | 21.3% | +45.8% | +338.8% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.3% | +58.0% | +302.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 7.4% | +42.5% | +211.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 36 | 57.1% | +39.1% | +223.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 3.1% | +33.9% | +153.0% |
| Average | 24 | — | +18.1% | — |
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