ROK
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Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) closed at $355.11 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $284.08. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 27.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.65 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 2259 weeks of data, ROK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ROK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.1%.
With a market cap of $39.9 billion, ROK is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.6%. Return on equity stands at 23.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 10.7x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ROK would have grown to $9617, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming ROK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 25.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ROK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ROK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying ROK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.1% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +1.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 74% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.9% vs +10.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ROK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ROK has crossed below its 200-week MA 30 times with an average 1-year return of +25.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 20 | 14.7% | +14.3% | +17207.1% |
| Apr 1988 | Jun 1988 | 8 | 7.6% | +24.0% | +17525.7% |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 | 3 | 1.9% | +18.5% | +16039.0% |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 | 3 | 7.2% | +33.6% | +16746.6% |
| Nov 1989 | Dec 1989 | 1 | 0.9% | +33.2% | +14505.5% |
| Feb 1990 | Feb 1990 | 1 | 0.8% | +29.9% | +14370.7% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 0.3% | +29.2% | +13802.6% |
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 6 | 2.1% | +43.7% | +12220.8% |
| Jul 1998 | Nov 1998 | 17 | 28.4% | +77.0% | +4529.3% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 0.5% | +34.2% | +4401.0% |
| Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 | 1 | 6.0% | +38.5% | +4643.3% |
| Mar 2000 | Dec 2000 | 41 | 32.5% | +24.5% | +4090.4% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 3 | 12.9% | +37.8% | +4028.5% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 5 | 63.7% | +38.9% | +3731.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 11 | 22.9% | +23.5% | +3806.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 2.6% | +67.4% | +3473.0% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.1% | -46.6% | +855.7% |
| Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | 1 | 3.4% | -50.4% | +872.1% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 7.4% | -62.0% | +857.1% |
| Apr 2008 | May 2008 | 3 | 5.6% | -42.1% | +834.5% |
| Jun 2008 | Feb 2010 | 88 | 65.7% | -35.2% | +866.3% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 6 | 6.2% | +52.1% | +362.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 19.9% | +107.6% | +210.6% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 11 | 12.0% | +34.6% | +77.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.7% | +30.2% | +71.6% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 6 | 4.0% | +24.8% | +42.0% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 5.0% | +38.4% | +44.2% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 5 | 4.1% | +35.2% | +42.3% |
| Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 | 1 | 0.5% | +57.2% | +34.9% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 8 | 15.7% | +40.8% | +38.6% |
| Average | 9 | — | +25.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) is currently 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $284.08. It would need to fall to $284.08 to cross below the line.
What is ROK's 200-week moving average price?
Rockwell Automation Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $284.08 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 ROK drops below its 200-week moving average?
ROK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is ROK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ROK 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 31. Free cash flow yield is 2.6%. Return on equity is 23.7%. Price-to-book is 10.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ROK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ROK would have grown to $9617, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 14.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ROK has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ROK pay a dividend?
Yes. Rockwell Automation Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 155.00%.
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