PLMR
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR) closed at $116.90 as of 2026-03-20, trading 31.2% above its 200-week moving average of $89.12. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 2.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.46 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 313 weeks of data, PLMR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -10.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $3.1 billion, PLMR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 23.6%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.3x book value.
Share count has increased 6.0% over three years, indicating dilution. PLMR passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 6.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PLMR would have grown to $239, compared to $275 for the S&P 500. PLMR has returned 15.4% annualized vs 18.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 34.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PLMR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PLMR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying PLMR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -17.5% after 12 months (median -5.0%), compared to -2.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was +31.0% vs +27.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PLMR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PLMR has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +-10.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Aug 2022 | 34 | 30.7% | -19.0% | +82.5% |
| Nov 2022 | Feb 2024 | 65 | 31.5% | -2.8% | +91.2% |
| Average | 50 | — | +-10.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLMR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR) is currently 31.2% above its 200-week moving average of $89.12. It would need to fall to $89.12 to cross below the line.
What is PLMR's 200-week moving average price?
Palomar Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $89.12 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 PLMR drops below its 200-week moving average?
PLMR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -10.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 50 weeks on average.
Is PLMR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PLMR 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 42. Free cash flow yield is 11.3%. Return on equity is 23.6%. Price-to-book is 3.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PLMR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6.1 years, $100 invested in PLMR would have grown to $239, compared to $275 for the S&P 500. That's 15.4% annualized vs 18.1% for the index. PLMR 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