MTW
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The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) closed at $11.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 8.7% below its 200-week moving average of $12.26. This places MTW in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -0.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1829 weeks of data, MTW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.2%.
With a market cap of $397 million, MTW is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 1.1%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTW would have grown to $814, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. MTW has returned 6.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MTW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MTW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying MTW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.5% after 12 months (median -12.0%), compared to +7.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 48% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +20.6% vs +23.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MTW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MTW has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +6.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1991 | Nov 1991 | 19 | 11.6% | +20.9% | +1152.7% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 4 | 3.8% | +49.9% | +1120.4% |
| Nov 1994 | Jan 1995 | 7 | 8.5% | +30.8% | +792.9% |
| Jan 1995 | Feb 1995 | 3 | 2.9% | +27.2% | +783.4% |
| Jul 2000 | Dec 2000 | 20 | 25.3% | +11.8% | +118.8% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 5 | 9.3% | +64.2% | +125.4% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 0.0% | +24.8% | +101.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 7 | 17.0% | +23.1% | +101.5% |
| Sep 2002 | Nov 2003 | 62 | 41.3% | -17.3% | +84.8% |
| Aug 2008 | Feb 2011 | 132 | 90.3% | -71.3% | -46.1% |
| Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | 2 | 4.7% | -20.5% | -34.7% |
| May 2011 | Jan 2012 | 37 | 58.1% | -31.8% | -30.0% |
| May 2012 | Jul 2012 | 10 | 16.5% | +104.3% | +29.4% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 1 | 3.5% | -16.8% | -30.0% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2016 | 40 | 34.2% | +32.2% | -30.5% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 9 | 18.7% | +73.7% | -39.2% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 0.7% | -44.4% | -50.6% |
| Oct 2018 | Mar 2021 | 126 | 65.5% | -46.2% | -46.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | -23.1% | -34.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Feb 2023 | 52 | 49.3% | +8.3% | -33.1% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 1.3% | -5.2% | -23.0% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 11 | 17.1% | -35.1% | -24.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Dec 2025 | 95 | 46.1% | -16.6% | -15.4% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 0.5% | N/A | -8.4% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 8.7% | Ongoing | -8.2% |
| Average | 26 | — | +6.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTW below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) is trading 8.7% below its 200-week moving average of $12.26. The current price is $11.19.
What is MTW's 200-week moving average price?
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.26 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 MTW drops below its 200-week moving average?
MTW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is MTW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MTW 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 41. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 1.1%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MTW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MTW would have grown to $814, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 6.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MTW 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