VPG
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Vishay Precision Group (VPG) closed at $40.64 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.1% above its 200-week moving average of $32.49. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 26.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 53, 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 (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 773 weeks of data, VPG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -2.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $540 million, VPG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at 1.6%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 14.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VPG would have grown to $225, compared to $628 for the S&P 500. VPG has returned 5.6% annualized vs 13.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -18.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: VPG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VPG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying VPG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.3% after 12 months (median -3.0%), compared to +14.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.2% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VPG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VPG has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +-2.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jul 2013 | 109 | 26.4% | -23.7% | +124.7% |
| Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 | 11 | 9.5% | +5.6% | +159.8% |
| Dec 2013 | Feb 2014 | 10 | 12.0% | +18.8% | +172.6% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 2 | 6.4% | -7.0% | +173.1% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 6 | 1.4% | -17.6% | +169.5% |
| Feb 2015 | Mar 2015 | 1 | 2.2% | -20.8% | +173.7% |
| Apr 2015 | Jun 2015 | 9 | 13.2% | +5.3% | +186.0% |
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | 39 | 27.8% | -10.5% | +172.6% |
| May 2016 | Aug 2016 | 15 | 10.2% | +25.4% | +187.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 38 | 34.7% | +24.5% | +51.8% |
| Jan 2022 | Aug 2022 | 28 | 12.1% | +37.5% | +30.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 7.0% | +7.5% | +33.0% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 10 | 13.9% | -20.4% | +30.3% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 6 | 5.2% | -25.5% | +29.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Sep 2025 | 75 | 38.6% | -39.3% | +23.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 2.6% | N/A | +32.2% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | +30.5% |
| Average | 22 | — | +-2.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VPG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently 25.1% above its 200-week moving average of $32.49. It would need to fall to $32.49 to cross below the line.
What is VPG's 200-week moving average price?
Vishay Precision Group's 200-week moving average is $32.49 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 VPG drops below its 200-week moving average?
VPG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -2.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is VPG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VPG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 53. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is 1.6%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VPG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.9 years, $100 invested in VPG would have grown to $225, compared to $628 for the S&P 500. That's 5.6% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. VPG 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