UFPI
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UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) closed at $86.78 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.8% below its 200-week moving average of $98.37. This places UFPI in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -8.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1640 weeks of data, UFPI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought UFPI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.3%.
With a market cap of $4.9 billion, UFPI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 9.3%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UFPI would have grown to $4715, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.0% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming UFPI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -25.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: UFPI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UFPI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying UFPI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.7% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +11.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +56.5% vs +21.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UFPI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
UFPI has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +27.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1994 | Jun 1995 | 33 | 24.0% | +25.5% | +4300.6% |
| Sep 1999 | Jul 2000 | 40 | 26.4% | -18.0% | +2226.0% |
| Jul 2000 | Apr 2001 | 41 | 30.4% | +60.5% | +2301.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 2 | 10.3% | +24.4% | +2014.7% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 2 | 2.6% | +67.6% | +1811.9% |
| Feb 2003 | Apr 2003 | 10 | 11.4% | +87.0% | +1771.9% |
| Jun 2007 | Jul 2009 | 107 | 63.6% | -26.2% | +649.1% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 1 | 3.0% | -27.3% | +696.1% |
| Sep 2009 | Mar 2010 | 26 | 12.6% | -26.1% | +689.0% |
| May 2010 | Nov 2010 | 28 | 20.4% | -18.5% | +766.3% |
| Apr 2011 | Jan 2012 | 39 | 23.4% | +2.7% | +872.0% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 2.2% | +37.2% | +896.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 | 14 | 11.3% | +82.8% | +239.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 1.7% | +6.9% | +221.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 10.5% | +130.5% | +201.0% |
| Sep 2025 | Jan 2026 | 16 | 7.7% | N/A | -8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 11.8% | Ongoing | -7.3% |
| Average | 22 | — | +27.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UFPI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) is trading 11.8% below its 200-week moving average of $98.37. The current price is $86.78.
What is UFPI's 200-week moving average price?
UFP Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $98.37 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 UFPI drops below its 200-week moving average?
UFPI 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 +27.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is UFPI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UFPI 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 46. Free cash flow yield is 2.4%. Return on equity is 9.3%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UFPI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.5 years, $100 invested in UFPI would have grown to $4715, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. That's 13.0% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. UFPI has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does UFPI pay a dividend?
Yes. UFP Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 166.00%.
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