SEE
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Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) closed at $41.89 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.0% above its 200-week moving average of $37.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.62 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 2352 weeks of data, SEE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SEE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.0%.
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, SEE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.4%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 47.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SEE would have grown to $1036, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. SEE has returned 7.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SEE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SEE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying SEE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.9% after 12 months (median -3.0%), compared to +7.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 43% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +4.8% vs +16.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SEE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SEE has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +12.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 3 | 7.8% | +2.0% | +15662.8% |
| Oct 1981 | Dec 1981 | 10 | 14.5% | +7.7% | +15434.3% |
| Jan 1982 | Feb 1982 | 3 | 7.5% | +16.6% | +16058.8% |
| May 1982 | Oct 1982 | 20 | 28.6% | +42.9% | +15585.9% |
| Oct 1982 | Nov 1982 | 1 | 4.5% | +90.0% | +15978.0% |
| Nov 1982 | Nov 1982 | 2 | 5.0% | +87.5% | +15359.6% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 2 | 7.0% | +32.6% | +5894.6% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 3.7% | +35.8% | +5986.1% |
| Jun 1998 | Jul 1998 | 2 | 4.2% | +74.8% | +236.0% |
| Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 | 1 | 2.0% | +75.8% | +232.0% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 10 | 25.7% | +72.0% | +254.2% |
| Nov 1999 | Dec 1999 | 3 | 4.5% | -29.7% | +158.4% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 5 | 8.7% | -23.8% | +156.4% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 4 | 3.4% | -24.0% | +150.8% |
| Aug 2000 | Mar 2002 | 79 | 47.4% | -20.3% | +142.7% |
| Apr 2002 | Apr 2003 | 53 | 69.2% | -6.8% | +174.3% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 1 | 1.6% | +17.0% | +159.6% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 4.0% | -13.2% | +136.2% |
| Aug 2007 | Oct 2007 | 5 | 4.2% | -6.7% | +127.5% |
| Oct 2007 | Apr 2008 | 26 | 22.4% | -22.3% | +136.4% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2010 | 102 | 56.7% | -19.6% | +142.1% |
| Apr 2010 | Sep 2010 | 20 | 11.6% | +22.6% | +161.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 25 | 19.0% | -27.4% | +179.1% |
| Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 0.1% | +19.1% | +174.8% |
| Mar 2012 | Feb 2013 | 45 | 30.1% | +28.9% | +177.5% |
| Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | 4 | 3.9% | +4.6% | +16.6% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 5.5% | +11.3% | +17.7% |
| May 2018 | Feb 2019 | 39 | 29.3% | -3.2% | +10.1% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 4 | 4.0% | -30.5% | +9.8% |
| Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | 2 | 3.2% | -22.7% | +13.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 | 51 | 42.1% | -1.1% | +12.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 4 | 4.9% | +56.2% | +17.2% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 0.4% | +51.9% | +17.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 5.0% | -29.5% | -0.5% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 6.8% | -18.8% | +4.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Nov 2025 | 140 | 44.8% | -17.8% | -0.6% |
| Average | 19 | — | +12.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SEE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) is currently 11.0% above its 200-week moving average of $37.74. It would need to fall to $37.74 to cross below the line.
What is SEE's 200-week moving average price?
Sealed Air Corporation's 200-week moving average is $37.74 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 SEE drops below its 200-week moving average?
SEE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is SEE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SEE 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 5.4%. Return on equity is 47.4%. Price-to-book is 5.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SEE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in SEE would have grown to $1036, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. SEE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SEE pay a dividend?
Yes. Sealed Air Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 191.00%.
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