MYE
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Myers Industries, Inc. (MYE) closed at $20.71 as of 2026-05-01, trading 25.6% above its 200-week moving average of $16.49. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 30.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, MYE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MYE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.6%.
With a market cap of $775 million, MYE is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 12.2%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Share count has increased 2.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MYE would have grown to $596, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. MYE has returned 5.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 11.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MYE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MYE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 30 historical episodes, buying MYE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.9% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +13.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.3% vs +30.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MYE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MYE has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +22.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1982 | Sep 1982 | 16 | 3.4% | +55.8% | +8463.1% |
| Dec 1982 | Jan 1983 | 1 | 1.4% | +62.8% | +8120.6% |
| Jan 1983 | Mar 1983 | 10 | 13.0% | +61.7% | +8120.6% |
| Mar 1995 | Apr 1995 | 1 | 1.7% | +33.2% | +590.4% |
| Jun 1995 | Jul 1995 | 5 | 3.1% | +54.9% | +565.1% |
| Sep 1996 | Sep 1996 | 1 | 0.6% | +18.2% | +477.4% |
| Sep 1996 | Oct 1996 | 4 | 3.1% | +19.1% | +480.3% |
| Nov 1996 | Dec 1996 | 6 | 3.3% | +28.2% | +473.1% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 3 | 18.1% | -24.1% | +340.3% |
| Nov 1999 | May 2001 | 77 | 34.7% | -12.8% | +345.6% |
| Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 | 2 | 0.9% | +20.4% | +309.7% |
| Jul 2001 | Dec 2001 | 26 | 20.0% | +29.1% | +321.9% |
| Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | 8 | 13.1% | +3.9% | +320.2% |
| Dec 2002 | Jan 2003 | 5 | 1.1% | +27.9% | +320.3% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 13 | 8.7% | +23.4% | +319.5% |
| May 2003 | Jun 2003 | 3 | 6.9% | +40.7% | +358.2% |
| Jun 2003 | Jul 2003 | 3 | 3.8% | +48.2% | +346.6% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 3 | 6.8% | +87.0% | +293.8% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2011 | 176 | 76.0% | -45.2% | +157.1% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 1.8% | +73.8% | +232.5% |
| Jul 2015 | Mar 2017 | 88 | 35.3% | +4.8% | +97.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 2.9% | +4.7% | +65.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 7.5% | +11.7% | +66.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 3 | 6.2% | +7.0% | +62.8% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 0.4% | -11.5% | +58.9% |
| Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | 1 | 1.8% | +6.2% | +59.7% |
| Jan 2020 | Aug 2020 | 27 | 46.5% | +28.7% | +56.2% |
| Aug 2020 | Nov 2020 | 12 | 19.4% | +48.3% | +56.6% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 | 5 | 2.4% | +49.5% | +41.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 5.2% | +10.7% | +38.1% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 14 | 9.0% | -18.8% | +27.9% |
| May 2024 | Sep 2025 | 71 | 45.1% | -25.4% | +30.7% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 2 | 4.0% | N/A | +32.9% |
| Average | 18 | — | +22.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MYE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Myers Industries, Inc. (MYE) is currently 25.6% above its 200-week moving average of $16.49. It would need to fall to $16.49 to cross below the line.
What is MYE's 200-week moving average price?
Myers Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $16.49 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 MYE drops below its 200-week moving average?
MYE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is MYE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MYE 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 7.3%. Return on equity is 12.2%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MYE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in MYE would have grown to $596, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 5.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. MYE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MYE pay a dividend?
Yes. Myers Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 261.00%.
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