VERX
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Vertex, Inc. (VERX) closed at $12.86 as of 2026-03-20, trading 51.8% below its 200-week moving average of $26.70. This places VERX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -50.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, VERX is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.61 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 246 weeks of data, VERX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VERX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.5%.
With a market cap of $2.1 billion, VERX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.3%. Return on equity stands at 3.3%. The stock trades at 7.9x book value.
Share count has increased 5.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 4.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VERX would have grown to $68, compared to $158 for the S&P 500. VERX has returned -7.8% annualized vs 10.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 4 open-market purchases totaling $6,518,965. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while VERX is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 140.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: VERX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VERX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying VERX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.5% after 12 months (median +85.0%), compared to +10.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.0% vs +25.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VERX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VERX has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +23.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Mar 2023 | 90 | 52.5% | -38.5% | -34.1% |
| Jun 2023 | Aug 2023 | 8 | 7.0% | +85.6% | -32.1% |
| Aug 2025 | Ongoing | 33+ | 52.2% | Ongoing | -49.9% |
| Average | 44 | — | +23.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VERX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Vertex, Inc. (VERX) is trading 51.8% below its 200-week moving average of $26.70. The current price is $12.86.
What is VERX's 200-week moving average price?
Vertex, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $26.70 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 VERX drops below its 200-week moving average?
VERX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 44 weeks on average.
Is VERX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VERX 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 27 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 3.3%. Return on equity is 3.3%. Price-to-book is 7.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VERX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.8 years, $100 invested in VERX would have grown to $68, compared to $158 for the S&P 500. That's -7.8% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. VERX 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 2026-03-20