ZS
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Zscaler Inc. (ZS) closed at $167.33 as of 2026-02-02, trading 11.9% below its 200-week moving average of $189.92. This places ZS in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 5.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 0, ZS is in oversold territory.
Over the past 364 weeks of data, ZS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ZS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +80.7%.
With a market cap of $26.7 billion, ZS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at -2.4%. The stock trades at 13.5x book value.
Share count has increased 10.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 7.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ZS would have grown to $276, compared to $276 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.4% vs 15.4% for the index โ confirming ZS 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 growing at a 46.5% 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.
Growth of $100: ZS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ZS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying ZS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +78.8% after 12 months (median +65.0%), compared to +19.7% 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 +206.2% vs +58.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ZS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ZS has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +80.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Jan 2020 | 17 | 14.7% | +170.6% | +252.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 16.6% | +255.1% | +238.8% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 7.7% | +24.5% | +23.7% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2023 | 53 | 42.3% | +35.8% | +38.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Jun 2024 | 11 | 8.5% | +9.2% | -7.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 9.9% | +57.8% | -7.7% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 5 | 17.0% | +74.9% | +6.7% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 3.5% | +74.6% | -9.5% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 5 | 2.2% | +24.1% | -10.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 8.0% | N/A | -4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 11.9% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 9 | โ | +80.7% | โ |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02