OSPN
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OneSpan Inc. (OSPN) closed at $10.41 as of 2026-03-20, trading 19.8% below its 200-week moving average of $12.98. This places OSPN in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -19.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 25, OSPN is in oversold territory.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.5x 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 1404 weeks of data, OSPN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought OSPN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.8%.
With a market cap of $396 million, OSPN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 30.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.0% over the past three years. OSPN passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow. 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 27 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OSPN would have grown to $272, compared to $781 for the S&P 500. OSPN has returned 3.8% annualized vs 7.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $711,341. Notably, these purchases occurred while OSPN is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: OSPN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OSPN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying OSPN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.1% after 12 months (median -6.0%), compared to +10.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +26.5% vs +24.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OSPN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OSPN has crossed below its 200-week MA 27 times with an average 1-year return of +5.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Dec 1999 | 34 | 31.6% | +253.1% | +172.0% |
| Nov 2000 | Oct 2004 | 201 | 92.5% | -79.9% | +108.5% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 5 | 11.3% | -53.9% | -4.6% |
| Apr 2008 | Aug 2008 | 16 | 23.7% | -30.1% | +12.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2011 | 134 | 70.7% | -35.9% | -15.5% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 6 | 8.8% | -32.0% | -1.4% |
| Jul 2011 | Jan 2012 | 27 | 46.2% | -2.7% | +12.4% |
| Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | 9 | 16.7% | +8.2% | +39.8% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 1 | 5.4% | +15.4% | +43.2% |
| Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | 9 | 12.7% | +8.2% | +49.5% |
| Dec 2012 | Feb 2013 | 6 | 5.8% | -4.0% | +36.2% |
| Aug 2013 | Apr 2014 | 37 | 17.9% | +77.4% | +33.8% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 2.4% | +7.6% | -20.3% |
| Oct 2016 | May 2018 | 81 | 33.5% | -13.6% | -25.4% |
| Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | 2 | 2.1% | -19.0% | -37.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 19 | 27.3% | -13.7% | -35.7% |
| May 2019 | Oct 2019 | 24 | 15.1% | +29.9% | -27.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 17.5% | +65.4% | -28.6% |
| Apr 2020 | Apr 2020 | 2 | 0.2% | +66.3% | -30.2% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 3 | 3.6% | -41.7% | -41.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 0.2% | -53.1% | -42.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Aug 2024 | 144 | 56.1% | -25.0% | -41.0% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 3.8% | +3.8% | -27.4% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 4 | 5.3% | +8.8% | -26.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 4.3% | N/A | -21.8% |
| Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 | 1 | 6.3% | N/A | -16.9% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 21+ | 19.8% | Ongoing | -6.7% |
| Average | 30 | — | +5.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OSPN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, OneSpan Inc. (OSPN) is trading 19.8% below its 200-week moving average of $12.98. The current price is $10.41.
What is OSPN's 200-week moving average price?
OneSpan Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.98 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 OSPN drops below its 200-week moving average?
OSPN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is OSPN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OSPN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 25 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 9.7%. Return on equity is 30.1%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OSPN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27 years, $100 invested in OSPN would have grown to $272, compared to $781 for the S&P 500. That's 3.8% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. OSPN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does OSPN pay a dividend?
Yes. OneSpan Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 471.00%.
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