ORA
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Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) closed at $106.42 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.4% above its 200-week moving average of $81.60. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1066 weeks of data, ORA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ORA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.4%.
With a market cap of $6.5 billion, ORA is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 4.8%. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
Share count has increased 8.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 20.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ORA would have grown to $597, compared to $788 for the S&P 500. ORA has returned 9.1% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ORA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ORA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying ORA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.8% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +14.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 42% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -17.3% vs +24.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ORA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ORA has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +1.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 31 | 36.0% | +25.0% | +282.5% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 2.1% | -24.3% | +229.6% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 3.2% | -19.8% | +227.3% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 3 | 6.6% | -30.1% | +216.1% |
| Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | -22.1% | +212.6% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 2 | 7.0% | -23.9% | +215.3% |
| Dec 2009 | Aug 2013 | 191 | 56.0% | -24.4% | +211.1% |
| Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 | 2 | 0.6% | +18.0% | +85.2% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 4 | 8.0% | +20.9% | +84.1% |
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 4 | 2.7% | +41.3% | +67.6% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2024 | 63 | 20.9% | -1.4% | +40.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Jun 2025 | 25 | 16.4% | +57.2% | +47.8% |
| Average | 27 | — | +1.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ORA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) is currently 30.4% above its 200-week moving average of $81.60. It would need to fall to $81.60 to cross below the line.
What is ORA's 200-week moving average price?
Ormat Technologies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $81.60 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 ORA drops below its 200-week moving average?
ORA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is ORA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ORA 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 43. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 4.8%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ORA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.5 years, $100 invested in ORA would have grown to $597, compared to $788 for the S&P 500. That's 9.1% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. ORA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ORA pay a dividend?
Yes. Ormat Technologies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 45.00%.
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