PNR
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Pentair plc (PNR) closed at $86.49 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.3% above its 200-week moving average of $76.31. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 16.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, PNR is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.67 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2711 weeks of data, PNR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 46 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PNR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.0%.
With a market cap of $14.2 billion, PNR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 17.5%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
PNR is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 120.00%. PNR passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PNR would have grown to $3175, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming PNR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 38.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PNR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PNR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying PNR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.4% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +1.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 65% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +30.9% vs +11.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PNR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PNR has crossed below its 200-week MA 46 times with an average 1-year return of +9.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 | 3 | 9.1% | -48.5% | +17841.8% |
| Jun 1974 | Feb 1976 | 87 | 49.3% | -52.0% | +16167.3% |
| Mar 1980 | Jul 1980 | 16 | 10.0% | +53.9% | +9431.6% |
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 1 | 0.1% | +16.4% | +8614.6% |
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 3.9% | +15.4% | +8088.2% |
| Oct 1981 | Nov 1981 | 2 | 4.0% | +17.3% | +7720.8% |
| Dec 1981 | Jan 1982 | 4 | 6.5% | -1.9% | +7671.0% |
| Feb 1982 | Aug 1982 | 29 | 32.5% | +21.3% | +8033.6% |
| Dec 1982 | Jan 1983 | 4 | 3.2% | +35.6% | +8088.2% |
| Jul 1986 | Jan 1987 | 25 | 17.2% | -2.2% | +5371.1% |
| Mar 1987 | Mar 1988 | 53 | 38.8% | +0.9% | +5420.6% |
| May 1988 | Jun 1988 | 3 | 3.6% | +10.2% | +5548.4% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 1 | 6.3% | +3.7% | +5601.2% |
| Oct 1989 | Jan 1990 | 12 | 9.8% | -15.2% | +5298.4% |
| Jun 1990 | Feb 1991 | 34 | 23.9% | +31.2% | +5346.6% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.4% | -25.5% | +1131.0% |
| Jan 2000 | Feb 2000 | 6 | 5.9% | -28.2% | +1111.0% |
| Jun 2000 | May 2001 | 46 | 38.1% | -2.5% | +1067.7% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 6 | 6.5% | +38.2% | +1081.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 8 | 16.9% | +33.7% | +1293.7% |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 | 1 | 5.3% | +6.6% | +1125.7% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 1 | 0.0% | +6.6% | +1064.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Jan 2003 | 17 | 11.5% | +18.8% | +1019.7% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 2.9% | +55.3% | +1055.3% |
| Jul 2006 | Oct 2006 | 13 | 13.5% | +29.7% | +550.3% |
| Jan 2007 | Feb 2007 | 6 | 4.6% | +11.3% | +508.6% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 8 | 6.9% | +7.2% | +488.8% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 6 | 4.5% | +12.4% | +442.9% |
| Nov 2007 | Dec 2007 | 3 | 1.9% | -29.1% | +437.1% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2008 | 15 | 19.1% | -23.2% | +446.7% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 5 | 7.3% | -16.2% | +421.3% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 1 | 2.1% | -17.3% | +426.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 44.7% | -8.9% | +451.6% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 4.5% | +15.0% | +493.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.8% | +47.9% | +446.4% |
| Aug 2015 | Apr 2016 | 35 | 23.5% | +16.6% | +174.1% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 0.5% | +14.7% | +161.1% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 1.2% | +16.1% | +160.3% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 1 | 0.3% | +11.2% | +152.0% |
| Oct 2016 | Mar 2017 | 22 | 8.4% | +21.8% | +154.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 4.2% | -2.4% | +147.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 5 | 8.0% | +14.9% | +141.9% |
| Apr 2019 | Oct 2019 | 27 | 12.2% | -15.6% | +150.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 41.4% | +44.5% | +138.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 10.0% | +25.9% | +89.8% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 22 | 19.3% | +47.7% | +95.8% |
| Average | 13 | — | +9.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Pentair plc (PNR) is currently 13.3% above its 200-week moving average of $76.31. It would need to fall to $76.31 to cross below the line.
What is PNR's 200-week moving average price?
Pentair plc's 200-week moving average is $76.31 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 PNR drops below its 200-week moving average?
PNR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 46 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is PNR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PNR 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 27 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 17.5%. Price-to-book is 3.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PNR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in PNR would have grown to $3175, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. PNR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PNR pay a dividend?
Yes. Pentair plc currently pays a dividend yield of 120.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
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