OVBC
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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) closed at $44.87 as of 2026-05-01, trading 65.2% above its 200-week moving average of $27.17. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 67.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1595 weeks of data, OVBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought OVBC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.3%.
With a market cap of $211 million, OVBC is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.5%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 30.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OVBC would have grown to $1358, compared to $2093 for the S&P 500. OVBC has returned 8.9% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 6.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: OVBC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OVBC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying OVBC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.0% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +15.6% vs +36.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OVBC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OVBC has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +15.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Jul 2003 | 145 | 24.8% | -4.2% | +405.0% |
| Jul 2008 | May 2009 | 43 | 23.0% | +27.8% | +254.4% |
| Oct 2009 | Feb 2010 | 16 | 15.6% | -12.9% | +267.2% |
| Mar 2010 | Feb 2011 | 49 | 24.9% | +0.6% | +259.8% |
| Apr 2011 | Apr 2012 | 55 | 20.1% | -9.7% | +265.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 1 | 0.6% | +23.6% | +284.7% |
| Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | 7 | 1.1% | +13.4% | +284.9% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 5 | 2.5% | +20.9% | +288.3% |
| Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | 4 | 4.6% | +32.2% | +287.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 7.6% | +52.1% | +110.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.9% | -22.0% | +79.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | -33.0% | +68.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2022 | 100 | 41.3% | -22.9% | +68.7% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 5 | 8.5% | -0.7% | +102.0% |
| Nov 2022 | Jan 2023 | 9 | 4.5% | -6.6% | +94.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Aug 2023 | 26 | 12.3% | +1.3% | +90.9% |
| Aug 2023 | Jan 2024 | 22 | 10.2% | +3.8% | +99.6% |
| Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | 19 | 18.4% | +27.6% | +100.2% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.8% | +52.5% | +100.5% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 3.6% | +64.7% | +103.5% |
| Sep 2024 | Nov 2024 | 5 | 3.9% | +55.4% | +96.4% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 6 | 8.4% | +73.1% | +98.7% |
| Average | 24 | — | +15.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OVBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) is currently 65.2% above its 200-week moving average of $27.17. It would need to fall to $27.17 to cross below the line.
What is OVBC's 200-week moving average price?
Ohio Valley Banc Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $27.17 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 OVBC drops below its 200-week moving average?
OVBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is OVBC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OVBC 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 67. Return on equity is 9.5%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OVBC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.6 years, $100 invested in OVBC would have grown to $1358, compared to $2093 for the S&P 500. That's 8.9% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. OVBC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does OVBC pay a dividend?
Yes. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 222.00%.
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