SLRC
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SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) closed at $15.85 as of 2026-05-01, trading 24.9% above its 200-week moving average of $12.69. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 24.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.21 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 798 weeks of data, SLRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SLRC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.5%.
With a market cap of $865 million, SLRC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.8%. Return on equity stands at 9.3%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 15.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SLRC would have grown to $265, compared to $732 for the S&P 500. SLRC has returned 6.6% annualized vs 13.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SLRC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SLRC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying SLRC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.8% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +19.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 82% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +39.6% vs +41.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SLRC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SLRC has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +13.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.5% | +24.1% | +202.2% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 1.8% | +24.5% | +201.7% |
| Sep 2014 | Jan 2015 | 15 | 8.0% | -5.8% | +144.4% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 1 | 1.6% | -3.9% | +144.2% |
| Jun 2015 | Apr 2016 | 42 | 11.3% | +14.8% | +142.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 46.1% | +43.6% | +104.6% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 2 | 5.4% | -2.9% | +53.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Nov 2022 | 25 | 18.5% | +3.6% | +53.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 5.1% | +13.5% | +54.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.1% | +15.2% | +52.1% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +21.3% | +53.1% |
| Average | 12 | — | +13.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SLRC below its 200-week moving average?
No. SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) is currently 24.9% above its 200-week moving average of $12.69. It would need to fall to $12.69 to cross below the line.
What is SLRC's 200-week moving average price?
SLR Investment Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $12.69 as of 2026-05-01. 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 SLRC drops below its 200-week moving average?
SLRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is SLRC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SLRC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 0.8%. Return on equity is 9.3%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SLRC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.3 years, $100 invested in SLRC would have grown to $265, compared to $732 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. SLRC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SLRC pay a dividend?
Yes. SLR Investment Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 1035.00%.
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 2026-05-01