RILY
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B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY) closed at $7.09 as of 2026-03-20, trading 65.4% below its 200-week moving average of $20.47. This places RILY in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -66.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (3.70 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 922 weeks of data, RILY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 59 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RILY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +88.8%.
With a market cap of $247 million, RILY is a small-cap stock. The stock trades at -0.8x book value.
Share count has increased 10.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RILY would have grown to $7, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. RILY has returned -13.6% annualized vs 11.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 72% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: RILY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RILY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying RILY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +46.6% after 12 months (median -31.0%), compared to +28.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 29% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +37.9% vs +46.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RILY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RILY has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +88.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2008 | 13 | 3.5% | -50.5% | -92.5% |
| Jul 2009 | May 2014 | 253 | 98.0% | -86.4% | -92.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 12.3% | +327.3% | -23.6% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +389.6% | -34.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 11.4% | -28.9% | -73.9% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 11 | 31.4% | -18.3% | -74.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 127+ | 90.7% | Ongoing | -79.7% |
| Average | 59 | — | +88.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RILY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY) is trading 65.4% below its 200-week moving average of $20.47. The current price is $7.09.
What is RILY's 200-week moving average price?
B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $20.47 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 RILY drops below its 200-week moving average?
RILY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +88.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 59 weeks on average.
Is RILY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RILY 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 64. Price-to-book is -0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RILY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.8 years, $100 invested in RILY would have grown to $7, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. That's -13.6% annualized vs 11.7% for the index. RILY 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