NGVT
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Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) closed at $63.62 as of 2026-03-20, trading 17.9% above its 200-week moving average of $53.98. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 19.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.68 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 467 weeks of data, NGVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 33 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -13.3%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, NGVT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -133.7%. The stock trades at 76.0x book value.
Over the past 9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NGVT would have grown to $101, compared to $314 for the S&P 500. NGVT has returned 0.1% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: NGVT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NGVT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying NGVT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -13.4% after 12 months (median -12.0%), compared to +9.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 29% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -33.3% vs +28.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NGVT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NGVT has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +-13.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2021 | 65 | 61.7% | +0.7% | -2.5% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 1.2% | -5.9% | -18.0% |
| Sep 2021 | Nov 2021 | 8 | 8.9% | -4.5% | -13.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 | 49 | 22.8% | +5.5% | -14.4% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 5.3% | -42.0% | -11.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 5 | 3.6% | -35.6% | -10.9% |
| May 2023 | Aug 2025 | 120 | 46.7% | -11.6% | +5.0% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 9 | 10.7% | N/A | +20.4% |
| Average | 33 | — | +-13.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NGVT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) is currently 17.9% above its 200-week moving average of $53.98. It would need to fall to $53.98 to cross below the line.
What is NGVT's 200-week moving average price?
Ingevity Corporation's 200-week moving average is $53.98 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 NGVT drops below its 200-week moving average?
NGVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -13.3%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 33 weeks on average.
Is NGVT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NGVT 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 56. Free cash flow yield is 13.4%. Return on equity is -133.7%. Price-to-book is 76.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NGVT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9 years, $100 invested in NGVT would have grown to $101, compared to $314 for the S&P 500. That's 0.1% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. NGVT 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