ROP
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Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) closed at $353.68 as of 2026-03-20, trading 27.2% below its 200-week moving average of $485.78. This places ROP in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -27.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 28, ROP is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1731 weeks of data, ROP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ROP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.7%.
With a market cap of $38.1 billion, ROP is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 7.9%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
ROP is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 103.00%.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ROP would have grown to $14037, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming ROP as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 3 open-market purchases totaling $5,565,010. Notably, these purchases occurred while ROP is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 54.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ROP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ROP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying ROP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +47.3% after 12 months (median +43.0%), compared to +15.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.3% vs +24.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ROP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ROP has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +43.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Mar 1999 | 30 | 34.7% | +78.6% | +4102.0% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 6.9% | +64.9% | +3933.4% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 2 | 6.7% | +64.4% | +3150.6% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 1 | 4.3% | +46.8% | +3142.4% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 16.4% | +23.0% | +2453.6% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 2.9% | +35.9% | +2315.4% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 18 | 24.2% | +45.5% | +2168.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2009 | 53 | 24.0% | +28.0% | +885.5% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.9% | +38.3% | +670.4% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 3.0% | +45.5% | +660.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 2.9% | +23.2% | -3.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 8 | 8.8% | +30.6% | -5.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 22+ | 34.1% | Ongoing | -26.0% |
| Average | 11 | — | +43.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROP below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) is trading 27.2% below its 200-week moving average of $485.78. The current price is $353.68.
What is ROP's 200-week moving average price?
Roper Technologies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $485.78 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 ROP drops below its 200-week moving average?
ROP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +43.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is ROP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ROP 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 28 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 7.9%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ROP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ROP would have grown to $14037, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 16.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ROP has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ROP pay a dividend?
Yes. Roper Technologies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 103.00%. 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