URG
Ur-Energy Inc. Energy - Uranium Mining Investor Relations →
Ur-Energy Inc. (URG) closed at $1.79 as of 2026-05-01, trading 38.4% above its 200-week moving average of $1.29. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 31.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.69 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 879 weeks of data, URG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought URG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +34.4%.
With a market cap of $711 million, URG is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -71.2%. The stock trades at 8.7x book value.
Share count has increased 68.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 16.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in URG would have grown to $218, compared to $1061 for the S&P 500. URG has returned 4.7% annualized vs 15.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: URG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After URG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying URG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +36.3% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +18.4% 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 -1.2% vs +34.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment URG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
URG has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +34.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Jan 2010 | 7 | 7.0% | +127.6% | +135.5% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 6.0% | +281.2% | +123.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 4 | 9.7% | +113.0% | +132.5% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 6 | 25.5% | -10.0% | +62.7% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 11 | 25.1% | -21.8% | +62.7% |
| Apr 2012 | Jun 2013 | 63 | 38.4% | -16.4% | +62.7% |
| Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 | 1 | 0.3% | -2.6% | +54.3% |
| Aug 2013 | Dec 2013 | 19 | 13.2% | +5.6% | +65.7% |
| Apr 2014 | Jan 2018 | 192 | 52.2% | -17.5% | +57.0% |
| Jan 2018 | Apr 2018 | 11 | 14.7% | -1.4% | +152.1% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 0.3% | +40.3% | +167.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 4.1% | -3.2% | +184.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 9.2% | -8.1% | +188.7% |
| Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 | 74 | 55.3% | -19.4% | +188.7% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 11 | 13.4% | +56.4% | +90.4% |
| Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 | 4 | 6.3% | +43.2% | +88.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2025 | 51 | 54.4% | +18.6% | +51.7% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 3 | 9.1% | N/A | +54.3% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 3 | 8.0% | N/A | +44.4% |
| Average | 25 | — | +34.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is URG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ur-Energy Inc. (URG) is currently 38.4% above its 200-week moving average of $1.29. It would need to fall to $1.29 to cross below the line.
What is URG's 200-week moving average price?
Ur-Energy Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $1.29 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 URG drops below its 200-week moving average?
URG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +34.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is URG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about URG 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 47. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -71.2%. Price-to-book is 8.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does URG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 16.9 years, $100 invested in URG would have grown to $218, compared to $1061 for the S&P 500. That's 4.7% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. URG has underperformed 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 2026-05-01