VRSK
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Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) closed at $201.75 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.2% below its 200-week moving average of $232.47. This places VRSK in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -13.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.30 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 810 weeks of data, VRSK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VRSK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +36.0%.
With a market cap of $28.1 billion, VRSK is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 437.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 90.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 15.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VRSK would have grown to $747, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. VRSK has returned 13.8% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 15% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: VRSK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VRSK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying VRSK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.5% after 12 months (median +30.0%), compared to +15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.2% vs +46.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VRSK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VRSK has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +36.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | 4 | 2.4% | +24.2% | +655.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 2.4% | +34.6% | +26.3% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 5 | 3.1% | +41.6% | +21.1% |
| Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | 1 | 2.5% | +43.5% | +20.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 21+ | 23.1% | Ongoing | -7.4% |
| Average | 7 | — | +36.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VRSK below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is trading 13.2% below its 200-week moving average of $232.47. The current price is $201.75.
What is VRSK's 200-week moving average price?
Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $232.47 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 VRSK drops below its 200-week moving average?
VRSK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +36.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 7 weeks on average.
Is VRSK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VRSK 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 43. Free cash flow yield is 3.6%. Return on equity is 437.9%. Price-to-book is 90.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VRSK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.6 years, $100 invested in VRSK would have grown to $747, compared to $753 for the S&P 500. That's 13.8% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. VRSK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VRSK pay a dividend?
Yes. Verisk Analytics, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 99.00%.
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