NVCR
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NovoCure Limited (NVCR) closed at $10.14 as of 2026-02-02, trading 71.6% below its 200-week moving average of $35.72. This places NVCR in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -65.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 492 weeks of data, NVCR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 128 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NVCR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +153.4%.
With a market cap of $1135 million, NVCR is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at -50.6%. The stock trades at 3.3x book value.
Share count has increased 4.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVCR would have grown to $119, compared to $373 for the S&P 500. NVCR has returned 1.8% annualized vs 14.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $1,228,659. Notably, these purchases occurred while NVCR is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: NVCR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NVCR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying NVCR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +65.0% after 12 months (median +132.0%), compared to +5.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +214.5% vs +21.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NVCR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NVCR has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +153.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | May 2017 | 37 | 57.5% | +153.4% | +25.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 219+ | 88.1% | Ongoing | -87.6% |
| Average | 128 | — | +153.4% | — |
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