SFL
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SFL Corporation (SFL) closed at $10.36 as of 2026-03-20, trading 18.6% above its 200-week moving average of $8.73. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 11.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 77, SFL is in overbought 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 (0.87 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1087 weeks of data, SFL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SFL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.1%.
With a market cap of $1376 million, SFL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 15.3%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -2.5%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 4.8% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 20.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SFL would have grown to $391, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. SFL has returned 6.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SFL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SFL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying SFL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +26.6% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +16.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.8% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SFL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SFL has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +25.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | May 2005 | 1 | 1.0% | +0.4% | +320.1% |
| Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 | 1 | 1.5% | +19.9% | +319.6% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 1.6% | +20.6% | +316.2% |
| Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | 3 | 5.4% | +49.4% | +321.7% |
| Mar 2006 | Jun 2006 | 15 | 4.9% | +71.4% | +310.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 74 | 74.0% | -24.1% | +217.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Mar 2012 | 32 | 33.9% | +34.7% | +249.3% |
| Apr 2012 | May 2012 | 3 | 5.4% | +46.6% | +213.8% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 1 | 1.7% | +25.5% | +131.7% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 7 | 13.4% | +29.2% | +105.4% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 3 | 6.4% | +31.0% | +97.0% |
| Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 | 1 | 1.1% | +29.1% | +85.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 7 | 8.4% | +35.4% | +71.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Feb 2022 | 101 | 39.2% | -18.6% | +61.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 16 | 16.0% | +26.3% | +35.0% |
| Aug 2025 | Jan 2026 | 23 | 20.2% | N/A | +27.4% |
| Average | 18 | — | +25.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SFL below its 200-week moving average?
No. SFL Corporation (SFL) is currently 18.6% above its 200-week moving average of $8.73. It would need to fall to $8.73 to cross below the line.
What is SFL's 200-week moving average price?
SFL Corporation's 200-week moving average is $8.73 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 SFL drops below its 200-week moving average?
SFL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 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 18 weeks on average.
Is SFL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SFL 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 77 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 15.3%. Return on equity is -2.5%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SFL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.9 years, $100 invested in SFL would have grown to $391, compared to $799 for the S&P 500. That's 6.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. SFL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SFL pay a dividend?
Yes. SFL Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 772.00%.
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