NCSM
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NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NCSM) closed at $38.67 as of 2026-02-02, trading 50.0% above its 200-week moving average of $25.79. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 54.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 410 weeks of data, NCSM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 352 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -64.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $98 million, NCSM is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 17.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 11.7%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 5.3% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 7.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NCSM would have grown to $12, compared to $295 for the S&P 500. NCSM has returned -23.8% annualized vs 14.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 1.8% compound annual rate, with 2 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: NCSM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NCSM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying NCSM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -77.0% after 12 months (median -77.0%), compared to +13.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -96.0% vs +14.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NCSM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NCSM has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +-64.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Dec 2024 | 352 | 96.5% | -64.9% | -87.7% |
| Average | 352 | — | +-64.9% | — |
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