ORLA
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Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) closed at $13.30 as of 2026-05-01, trading 100.7% above its 200-week moving average of $6.63. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 121.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.71 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 432 weeks of data, ORLA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ORLA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +63.2%.
With a market cap of $4.6 billion, ORLA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 14.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 18.4%, a solid level. The stock trades at 6.9x book value.
Share count has increased 11.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 8.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ORLA would have grown to $1036, compared to $290 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 32.4% vs 13.6% for the index — confirming ORLA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 107% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ORLA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ORLA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying ORLA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +54.3% after 12 months (median +51.0%), compared to +14.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +191.4% vs +29.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ORLA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ORLA has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +63.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | -16.8% | +1165.5% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 1.8% | -25.0% | +1181.3% |
| May 2018 | Oct 2018 | 21 | 20.3% | -20.0% | +1253.0% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 1.0% | +22.9% | +1192.5% |
| Nov 2018 | Jul 2019 | 33 | 26.5% | +53.4% | +1500.5% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 13.3% | +57.4% | +402.1% |
| Sep 2023 | Apr 2024 | 27 | 26.1% | +11.2% | +272.5% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 2 | 1.7% | +166.4% | +241.0% |
| Jun 2024 | Aug 2024 | 10 | 11.6% | +182.0% | +237.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 1.0% | +200.5% | +241.0% |
| Average | 10 | — | +63.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ORLA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Orla Mining Ltd. (ORLA) is currently 100.7% above its 200-week moving average of $6.63. It would need to fall to $6.63 to cross below the line.
What is ORLA's 200-week moving average price?
Orla Mining Ltd.'s 200-week moving average is $6.63 as of 2026-05-01. 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 ORLA drops below its 200-week moving average?
ORLA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +63.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is ORLA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ORLA as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 40. Free cash flow yield is 14.5%. Return on equity is 18.4%. Price-to-book is 6.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ORLA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.3 years, $100 invested in ORLA would have grown to $1036, compared to $290 for the S&P 500. That's 32.4% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. ORLA has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ORLA pay a dividend?
Yes. Orla Mining Ltd. 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 2026-05-01