WSC
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WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC) closed at $22.69 as of 2026-05-01, trading 36.4% below its 200-week moving average of $35.69. This places WSC in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -36.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.08 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 499 weeks of data, WSC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WSC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +42.3%.
With a market cap of $4.1 billion, WSC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -5.7%. The stock trades at 4.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 9.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WSC would have grown to $231, compared to $394 for the S&P 500. WSC has returned 9.1% annualized vs 15.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: WSC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WSC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying WSC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.6% after 12 months (median -22.0%), compared to +21.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +173.6% vs +47.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WSC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WSC has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +42.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | 2 | 1.3% | +55.1% | +136.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | 12 | 23.2% | +112.0% | +166.2% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 1 | 0.9% | -0.7% | +107.6% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 10 | 37.3% | +125.7% | +87.3% |
| Jul 2020 | Jul 2020 | 1 | 3.5% | +127.7% | +87.2% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 3.4% | -19.0% | -35.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 7.7% | -28.3% | -35.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 4.5% | -34.3% | -36.5% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 83+ | 53.5% | Ongoing | -38.7% |
| Average | 13 | — | +42.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WSC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC) is trading 36.4% below its 200-week moving average of $35.69. The current price is $22.69.
What is WSC's 200-week moving average price?
WillScot Holdings Corporation's 200-week moving average is $35.69 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 WSC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WSC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +42.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is WSC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WSC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 55. Free cash flow yield is 9.2%. Return on equity is -5.7%. Price-to-book is 4.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WSC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.6 years, $100 invested in WSC would have grown to $231, compared to $394 for the S&P 500. That's 9.1% annualized vs 15.4% for the index. WSC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WSC pay a dividend?
Yes. WillScot Holdings Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 123.00%.
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 2026-05-01