POWI
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Power Integrations Inc. (POWI) closed at $46.45 as of 2026-03-20, trading 28.0% below its 200-week moving average of $64.54. This places POWI in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -26.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 77, POWI is in overbought territory.
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 (1.09 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1427 weeks of data, POWI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought POWI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.9%.
With a market cap of $2.6 billion, POWI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 3.1%. The stock trades at 3.8x book value.
Over the past 27.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in POWI would have grown to $876, compared to $902 for the S&P 500. POWI has returned 8.2% annualized vs 8.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: POWI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After POWI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying POWI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.6% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +6.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.4% vs +18.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment POWI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
POWI has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +19.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 27.4% | +18.2% | +616.3% |
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 1 | 4.1% | -20.0% | +439.5% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2001 | 51 | 52.5% | +25.6% | +510.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 4 | 8.0% | -32.1% | +458.5% |
| Jan 2002 | May 2002 | 17 | 27.5% | +2.0% | +514.8% |
| Jun 2002 | May 2003 | 48 | 56.1% | +29.7% | +442.4% |
| Jul 2004 | May 2005 | 43 | 23.1% | +6.5% | +394.7% |
| Jun 2005 | Nov 2005 | 24 | 14.2% | -20.9% | +394.7% |
| Apr 2006 | Nov 2006 | 29 | 39.5% | +18.6% | +409.6% |
| Dec 2006 | Feb 2007 | 8 | 12.9% | +39.7% | +365.1% |
| Mar 2007 | Apr 2007 | 7 | 8.3% | +13.0% | +355.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 1 | 3.1% | +36.5% | +355.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Jun 2009 | 36 | 35.3% | +42.6% | +378.7% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 2 | 7.0% | +35.5% | +352.9% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 1 | 4.4% | +19.0% | +298.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 5 | 4.3% | +19.3% | +245.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +247.0% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 14 | 16.7% | +81.3% | +246.9% |
| Jun 2015 | Oct 2015 | 16 | 17.3% | +12.9% | +129.5% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 7.9% | +52.7% | +130.8% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 5 | 2.3% | +37.2% | +122.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 | 14 | 15.4% | +55.4% | +72.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 3.3% | +19.7% | -24.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 5 | 7.8% | -14.6% | -36.2% |
| Jan 2024 | Ongoing | 116+ | 51.8% | Ongoing | -37.0% |
| Average | 18 | — | +19.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POWI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Power Integrations Inc. (POWI) is trading 28.0% below its 200-week moving average of $64.54. The current price is $46.45.
What is POWI's 200-week moving average price?
Power Integrations Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $64.54 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 POWI drops below its 200-week moving average?
POWI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is POWI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about POWI 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 77 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 3.1%. Price-to-book is 3.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does POWI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.4 years, $100 invested in POWI would have grown to $876, compared to $902 for the S&P 500. That's 8.2% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. POWI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does POWI pay a dividend?
Yes. Power Integrations Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 185.00%.
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