TREX
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Trex Company, Inc. (TREX) closed at $35.99 as of 2026-03-20, trading 41.4% below its 200-week moving average of $61.42. This places TREX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -39.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1358 weeks of data, TREX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TREX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.7%.
With a market cap of $3.7 billion, TREX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 19.8%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.7x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 2.8% reduction over three years. TREX passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 26.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TREX would have grown to $753, compared to $686 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 8.0% vs 7.7% for the index — confirming TREX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 3 open-market purchases totaling $986,290. Notably, these purchases occurred while TREX is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 46% compound annual rate, with 1 consecutive year of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: TREX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TREX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying TREX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.2% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +10.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +46.8% vs +19.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TREX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TREX has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +16.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 4 | 13.9% | -44.9% | +867.8% |
| Oct 2000 | Apr 2002 | 76 | 49.7% | -42.9% | +1075.2% |
| May 2002 | May 2002 | 2 | 6.0% | +64.7% | +1049.8% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 5 | 8.3% | +52.7% | +1075.7% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 10.0% | +27.8% | +1051.7% |
| Jun 2005 | Aug 2009 | 217 | 78.8% | +3.8% | +1050.3% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 2.7% | +13.5% | +1574.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 3 | 9.1% | +12.8% | +1709.7% |
| Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 | 2 | 4.4% | +24.2% | +1645.0% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 3 | 8.9% | +41.7% | +1613.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 6.3% | +86.6% | +1690.5% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 6 | 8.1% | +101.8% | +1598.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2023 | 69 | 38.5% | -24.3% | -43.2% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 16 | 24.8% | -5.9% | -46.6% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 2 | 8.2% | -26.0% | -51.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | 18 | 21.7% | -17.9% | -53.4% |
| Dec 2024 | Ongoing | 66+ | 51.7% | Ongoing | -48.7% |
| Average | 29 | — | +16.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TREX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Trex Company, Inc. (TREX) is trading 41.4% below its 200-week moving average of $61.42. The current price is $35.99.
What is TREX's 200-week moving average price?
Trex Company, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $61.42 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 TREX drops below its 200-week moving average?
TREX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is TREX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TREX 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 1.0%. Return on equity is 19.8%. Price-to-book is 3.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TREX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.1 years, $100 invested in TREX would have grown to $753, compared to $686 for the S&P 500. That's 8.0% annualized vs 7.7% for the index. TREX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
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