PARR
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Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR) closed at $61.39 as of 2026-03-20, trading 126.7% above its 200-week moving average of $27.08. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 100.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 78, PARR is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.28 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 658 weeks of data, PARR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PARR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.8%.
With a market cap of $3.1 billion, PARR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.0%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 26.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 17.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 12.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PARR would have grown to $361, compared to $493 for the S&P 500. PARR has returned 10.7% annualized vs 13.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PARR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PARR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying PARR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.5% after 12 months (median +30.0%), compared to +12.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +30.9% vs +29.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PARR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PARR has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +28.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Jan 2015 | 20 | 16.6% | +11.3% | +268.0% |
| Feb 2016 | Mar 2016 | 1 | 2.6% | -13.6% | +244.1% |
| May 2016 | Sep 2017 | 71 | 31.3% | -4.1% | +256.3% |
| Jan 2018 | Aug 2018 | 30 | 8.1% | -3.4% | +264.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Apr 2019 | 23 | 24.2% | +31.9% | +251.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2021 | 52 | 64.2% | +6.5% | +270.0% |
| Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | 14 | 20.6% | -22.5% | +291.5% |
| Jul 2021 | Dec 2021 | 24 | 18.3% | +2.7% | +329.9% |
| Jan 2022 | May 2022 | 17 | 23.5% | +81.8% | +319.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 6.3% | +56.5% | +293.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 5.2% | +128.3% | +314.8% |
| Sep 2024 | Jun 2025 | 40 | 42.2% | +70.6% | +209.1% |
| Average | 25 | — | +28.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PARR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR) is currently 126.7% above its 200-week moving average of $27.08. It would need to fall to $27.08 to cross below the line.
What is PARR's 200-week moving average price?
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $27.08 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 PARR drops below its 200-week moving average?
PARR 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 +28.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is PARR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PARR 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 78 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 8.0%. Return on equity is 26.8%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PARR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.7 years, $100 invested in PARR would have grown to $361, compared to $493 for the S&P 500. That's 10.7% annualized vs 13.4% for the index. PARR 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