XRAY
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DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY) closed at $10.95 as of 2026-03-20, trading 55.6% below its 200-week moving average of $24.66. This places XRAY in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -53.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x 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 1966 weeks of data, XRAY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought XRAY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.2%.
With a market cap of $2.2 billion, XRAY is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.9%. Return on equity stands at -36.4%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in XRAY would have grown to $178, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. XRAY has returned 1.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $1,123,798. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while XRAY is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: XRAY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After XRAY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying XRAY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.5% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +16.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.1% vs +27.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment XRAY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
XRAY has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +18.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 | 1 | 1.5% | +31.2% | +2068.8% |
| Oct 1988 | Jul 1989 | 37 | 16.7% | +38.7% | +2138.8% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 1 | 2.2% | +197.3% | +1775.7% |
| Dec 1994 | Dec 1994 | 1 | 0.7% | +30.1% | +204.3% |
| Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | 6 | 8.2% | +14.2% | +93.5% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 3 | 4.2% | +23.6% | +80.8% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 1 | 0.1% | +41.9% | +70.7% |
| Sep 1999 | Jan 2000 | 20 | 13.6% | +51.5% | +80.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Aug 2009 | 45 | 31.6% | +18.6% | -56.3% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | -4.2% | -60.2% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 2 | 1.6% | -5.0% | -60.0% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 5 | 3.4% | +7.3% | -60.9% |
| May 2010 | Dec 2010 | 32 | 15.0% | +14.0% | -61.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 6.7% | +14.8% | -61.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 6 | 8.9% | +15.7% | -60.0% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 1.5% | +20.5% | -60.4% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 1 | 2.9% | -26.3% | -76.2% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2019 | 59 | 38.3% | -12.1% | -77.7% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 3 | 1.3% | -30.2% | -77.2% |
| Jul 2019 | Oct 2019 | 13 | 6.9% | -14.8% | -76.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 38.8% | +8.8% | -74.9% |
| Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 0.6% | -36.0% | -75.6% |
| Mar 2022 | Ongoing | 211+ | 63.3% | Ongoing | -75.1% |
| Average | 21 | — | +18.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XRAY below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY) is trading 55.6% below its 200-week moving average of $24.66. The current price is $10.95.
What is XRAY's 200-week moving average price?
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $24.66 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 XRAY drops below its 200-week moving average?
XRAY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is XRAY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about XRAY 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 48. Free cash flow yield is 4.9%. Return on equity is -36.4%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does XRAY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in XRAY would have grown to $178, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 1.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. XRAY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does XRAY pay a dividend?
Yes. DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 504.00%.
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