SXI
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Standex International Corporation (SXI) closed at $251.70 as of 2026-03-20, trading 59.8% above its 200-week moving average of $157.49. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 62.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.99 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, SXI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SXI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.3%.
With a market cap of $3.1 billion, SXI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 10.5%. The stock trades at 4.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SXI would have grown to $2459, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. SXI has returned 10.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SXI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SXI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying SXI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.3% after 12 months (median +6.0%), compared to +13.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 53% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +5.3% vs +20.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SXI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SXI has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +15.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Feb 1974 | 2 | 8.1% | -23.4% | +34002.3% |
| Mar 1974 | Jan 1976 | 98 | 41.0% | -31.0% | +32191.6% |
| Sep 1981 | Oct 1981 | 4 | 12.0% | +31.1% | +17112.0% |
| Nov 1981 | Sep 1982 | 43 | 22.4% | +11.8% | +15231.7% |
| Oct 1982 | Nov 1982 | 1 | 3.5% | +85.1% | +14978.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Jan 1988 | 12 | 13.6% | +48.8% | +7600.2% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 4 | 5.0% | +76.5% | +4473.6% |
| Mar 1997 | Jun 1997 | 11 | 11.3% | +25.9% | +1506.7% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 2 | 4.8% | -5.2% | +1407.1% |
| Jul 1998 | Jun 1999 | 50 | 31.7% | +3.2% | +1362.9% |
| Jul 1999 | Jan 2001 | 79 | 41.2% | -33.7% | +1448.0% |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 | 2 | 4.7% | +6.7% | +1588.9% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 5 | 7.3% | +21.4% | +1612.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 10 | 15.2% | +11.1% | +1934.8% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 3.5% | +15.2% | +1743.7% |
| Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 | 2 | 2.9% | +25.1% | +1723.1% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 6.3% | +38.2% | +1780.4% |
| Feb 2003 | Apr 2003 | 12 | 5.3% | +45.2% | +1727.7% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2008 | 56 | 36.8% | -7.5% | +1178.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 21.2% | +8.2% | +1449.3% |
| Nov 2008 | Jan 2010 | 60 | 63.2% | -12.5% | +1288.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2021 | 114 | 52.2% | -3.0% | +234.5% |
| Average | 26 | — | +15.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SXI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Standex International Corporation (SXI) is currently 59.8% above its 200-week moving average of $157.49. It would need to fall to $157.49 to cross below the line.
What is SXI's 200-week moving average price?
Standex International Corporation's 200-week moving average is $157.49 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 SXI drops below its 200-week moving average?
SXI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is SXI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SXI 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 60. Free cash flow yield is 2.1%. Return on equity is 10.5%. Price-to-book is 4.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SXI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in SXI would have grown to $2459, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. SXI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SXI pay a dividend?
Yes. Standex International Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 54.00%.
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