TFX
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Teleflex Incorporated (TFX) closed at $105.41 as of 2026-03-20, trading 45.5% below its 200-week moving average of $193.40. This places TFX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -44.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 35, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.12 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, TFX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TFX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +35.7%.
With a market cap of $4.7 billion, TFX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.3%. Return on equity stands at 1.6%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TFX would have grown to $1072, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. TFX has returned 7.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: TFX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TFX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying TFX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.9% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +4.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.1% vs +13.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TFX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TFX has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +35.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1982 | Feb 1982 | 2 | 1.2% | +109.2% | +6503.6% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 1 | 3.5% | +103.9% | +6658.4% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 1 | 3.0% | +87.1% | +6453.6% |
| May 1984 | Jun 1984 | 1 | 0.2% | +17.4% | +4453.0% |
| Jun 1984 | Aug 1984 | 6 | 12.4% | +16.8% | +4453.0% |
| Nov 1984 | Dec 1984 | 4 | 3.6% | +61.5% | +4336.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 1 | 3.5% | +44.5% | +2622.6% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 4 | 7.5% | +33.7% | +2523.0% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 1.6% | +71.2% | +1711.4% |
| Sep 1990 | Dec 1990 | 10 | 11.6% | +77.2% | +1719.4% |
| Nov 1999 | Mar 2000 | 17 | 19.5% | +24.8% | +359.8% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 1.5% | +38.5% | +349.2% |
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 1 | 1.8% | +52.1% | +347.5% |
| Sep 2000 | Nov 2000 | 8 | 6.4% | +4.3% | +329.3% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 6.9% | +29.2% | +311.8% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 18 | 15.0% | +23.5% | +251.4% |
| Jul 2004 | Sep 2004 | 9 | 3.5% | +41.3% | +222.0% |
| Sep 2004 | Nov 2004 | 6 | 6.5% | +71.9% | +238.8% |
| Jan 2008 | Jul 2008 | 28 | 18.9% | -7.4% | +133.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Jan 2010 | 66 | 34.5% | -18.2% | +119.1% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 1.4% | +9.4% | +125.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.9% | +19.8% | +132.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 7 | 9.7% | +1.5% | +131.8% |
| Nov 2010 | Dec 2010 | 5 | 7.7% | +12.9% | +127.8% |
| Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | 2 | 1.4% | +16.6% | +127.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 4.0% | +24.2% | +132.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 3.4% | +65.1% | -55.1% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 14 | 10.0% | -31.6% | -65.9% |
| Apr 2022 | Ongoing | 206+ | 51.9% | Ongoing | -67.7% |
| Average | 15 | — | +35.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TFX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Teleflex Incorporated (TFX) is trading 45.5% below its 200-week moving average of $193.40. The current price is $105.41.
What is TFX's 200-week moving average price?
Teleflex Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $193.40 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 TFX drops below its 200-week moving average?
TFX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +35.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is TFX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TFX 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 35. Free cash flow yield is 0.3%. Return on equity is 1.6%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TFX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in TFX would have grown to $1072, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. TFX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TFX pay a dividend?
Yes. Teleflex Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 129.00%.
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