OIS
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Oil States International, Inc. (OIS) closed at $12.16 as of 2026-03-20, trading 93.8% above its 200-week moving average of $6.27. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 90.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 82, OIS 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 (1.14 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1262 weeks of data, OIS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -15.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $732 million, OIS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -17.4%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.6% over the past three years. 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 24.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OIS would have grown to $284, compared to $891 for the S&P 500. OIS has returned 4.4% annualized vs 9.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 80.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: OIS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OIS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying OIS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -15.9% after 12 months (median -26.0%), compared to +12.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -3.4% vs +26.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OIS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OIS has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +-15.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | 7 | 20.6% | +50.6% | +171.8% |
| Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 | 1 | 1.5% | +25.1% | +118.9% |
| Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | +38.1% | +105.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 66.5% | +13.3% | -27.2% |
| Dec 2014 | Apr 2018 | 177 | 50.5% | -37.7% | -74.9% |
| Jun 2018 | Aug 2018 | 11 | 5.6% | -51.1% | -64.0% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 3 | 6.6% | -53.6% | -60.0% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2023 | 222 | 92.1% | -55.9% | -58.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.1% | -21.0% | +61.5% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 5 | 5.7% | -38.8% | +72.7% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 2 | 0.6% | -43.1% | +74.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Sep 2025 | 89 | 44.3% | -14.9% | +99.3% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 4 | 7.8% | N/A | +117.9% |
| Average | 44 | — | +-15.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OIS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Oil States International, Inc. (OIS) is currently 93.8% above its 200-week moving average of $6.27. It would need to fall to $6.27 to cross below the line.
What is OIS's 200-week moving average price?
Oil States International, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.27 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 OIS drops below its 200-week moving average?
OIS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -15.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 44 weeks on average.
Is OIS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OIS 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 12.8%. Return on equity is -17.4%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OIS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 24.2 years, $100 invested in OIS would have grown to $284, compared to $891 for the S&P 500. That's 4.4% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. OIS 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