NE
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Noble Corporation plc (NE) closed at $46.71 as of 2026-03-20, trading 41.0% above its 200-week moving average of $33.12. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 40.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 85, NE is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 201 weeks of data, NE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.3%.
With a market cap of $7.4 billion, NE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 4.7%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 17.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 3.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NE would have grown to $150, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. NE has returned 10.9% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 59.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: NE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying NE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.7% after 12 months (median +2.0%), compared to +19.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +81.0% vs +49.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NE has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +6.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 7.1% | +37.4% | +103.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 6.0% | -9.4% | +54.6% |
| Oct 2024 | Jan 2026 | 66 | 45.2% | -9.1% | +58.6% |
| Average | 24 | — | +6.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Noble Corporation plc (NE) is currently 41.0% above its 200-week moving average of $33.12. It would need to fall to $33.12 to cross below the line.
What is NE's 200-week moving average price?
Noble Corporation plc's 200-week moving average is $33.12 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 NE drops below its 200-week moving average?
NE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is NE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NE 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 85 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 5.1%. Return on equity is 4.7%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.9 years, $100 invested in NE would have grown to $150, compared to $166 for the S&P 500. That's 10.9% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. NE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NE pay a dividend?
Yes. Noble Corporation plc currently pays a dividend yield of 428.00%.
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 2026-03-20