NCSM
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NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NCSM) closed at $68.30 as of 2026-03-20, trading 163.5% above its 200-week moving average of $25.92. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 148.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 82, NCSM is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.8x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 416 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 $174 million, NCSM is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 20.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 5.7% over three years, indicating dilution. NCSM passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow. 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 8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NCSM would have grown to $20, compared to $278 for the S&P 500. NCSM has returned -18.0% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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% | -78.2% |
| Average | 352 | — | +-64.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NCSM below its 200-week moving average?
No. NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NCSM) is currently 163.5% above its 200-week moving average of $25.92. It would need to fall to $25.92 to cross below the line.
What is NCSM's 200-week moving average price?
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $25.92 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 NCSM drops below its 200-week moving average?
NCSM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -64.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 352 weeks on average.
Is NCSM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NCSM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 82 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 8.4%. Return on equity is 20.1%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NCSM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8 years, $100 invested in NCSM would have grown to $20, compared to $278 for the S&P 500. That's -18.0% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. NCSM 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