VPG
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Vishay Precision Group (VPG) closed at $141.34 as of 2026-06-19, trading 291.8% above its 200-week moving average of $36.07. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 292.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 93, VPG is in overbought territory.
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 (1.33 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 786 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 $1880 million, VPG is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 1.8%. The stock trades at 5.6x book value.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VPG would have grown to $781, compared to $724 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 13.9% for the index — confirming VPG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -18.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +24.9% vs +33.9% 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. VPG currently has negative free cash flow, so price-based dislocation levels are not available. The score still tracks yield deviation from baseline.
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from VPG's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
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% | +681.3% |
| Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 | 11 | 9.5% | +5.6% | +803.7% |
| Dec 2013 | Feb 2014 | 10 | 12.0% | +18.8% | +848.0% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 2 | 6.4% | -7.0% | +849.9% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 6 | 1.4% | -17.6% | +837.3% |
| Feb 2015 | Mar 2015 | 1 | 2.2% | -20.8% | +851.8% |
| Apr 2015 | Jun 2015 | 9 | 13.2% | +5.3% | +894.7% |
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | 39 | 27.8% | -10.5% | +848.0% |
| May 2016 | Aug 2016 | 15 | 10.2% | +25.4% | +901.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 38 | 34.7% | +24.5% | +427.8% |
| Jan 2022 | Aug 2022 | 28 | 12.1% | +37.5% | +354.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 7.0% | +7.5% | +362.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 10 | 13.9% | -20.4% | +353.3% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 6 | 5.2% | -25.5% | +349.8% |
| Apr 2024 | Sep 2025 | 75 | 38.6% | -39.3% | +328.0% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 2.6% | N/A | +359.6% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | +354.0% |
| Average | 22 | — | +-2.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VPG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently 291.8% above its 200-week moving average of $36.07. It would need to fall to $36.07 to cross below the line.
What is VPG's 200-week moving average price?
Vishay Precision Group's 200-week moving average is $36.07 as of 2026-06-19. 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 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 93 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.5%. Return on equity is 1.8%. Price-to-book is 5.6x. 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 15.2 years, $100 invested in VPG would have grown to $781, compared to $724 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. VPG 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 2026-06-19