CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CLB • US21867A1051
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This CLB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CLB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CLB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CLB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CLB has been profitable.
- CLB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CLB's Return On Assets of 5.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLB outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.15%, CLB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.43%, CLB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLB is below the industry average of 13.09%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) for CLB is above the 3 year average (8.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)13.4%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)8.27%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
1.3 Margins
- CLB's Profit Margin of 5.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLB outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
- CLB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CLB has a better Operating Margin (11.27%) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLB has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.69%, CLB is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.63% | ||
| GM | 20.69% |
OM growth 3Y7.86%
OM growth 5Y-1.65%
PM growth 3Y12.27%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y-2.17%
2. CLB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CLB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- CLB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CLB has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CLB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CLB has an Altman-Z score of 3.36. This indicates that CLB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CLB (3.36) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CLB is 4.91, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CLB, 4.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CLB has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that CLB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.41, CLB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.02 indicates that CLB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CLB has a Current ratio of 2.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLB outperforms 56.45% of its industry peers.
- CLB has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that CLB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.51, CLB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. CLB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CLB have decreased strongly by -13.64% in the last year.
- CLB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.77% yearly.
- CLB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.51%.
- CLB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.64%
EPS 3Y9.43%
EPS 5Y-0.77%
EPS Q2Q%-4.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y1.56%
Sales Q2Q%6.98%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.48% on average per year.
- CLB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.89%
EPS Next 2Y-3.21%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
EPS Next 5Y20.48%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.46%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CLB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.43, the valuation of CLB can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CLB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CLB is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CLB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.02, CLB is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLB is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, CLB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CLB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- CLB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CLB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of CLB may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLB's earnings are expected to grow with 21.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.21%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
5. CLB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.24%, CLB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CLB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.99.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.24, CLB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CLB decreases each year by -32.09%.
- CLB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CLB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- CLB pays out 6.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.3%
EPS Next 2Y-3.21%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
CLB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.05
-0.01 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners111.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners1.28%
Ins Owner Change9.71%
Market Cap785.15M
Revenue(TTM)526.52M
Net Income(TTM)29.67M
Analysts48
Price Target16.49 (-3.28%)
Short Float %10.13%
Short Ratio11.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.09%
DP6.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.53%
Min EPS beat(2)10.2%
Max EPS beat(2)12.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.67%
Max EPS beat(4)12.86%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.38%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.91%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.41%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.57%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)2.11%
PT rev (3m)2.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.2 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 5.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY2.86%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY4.72%
SpS11.43
BVpS5.78
TBVpS3.32
PEG (NY)11.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.93831 (-41.71%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.15% | ||
| ROCE | 12.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.78% | ||
| OM | 11.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.63% | ||
| GM | 20.69% | ||
| FCFM | 4.26% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)13.4%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)8.27%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
ROICexc(3y)8.61%
ROICexc(5y)7.72%
ROICexgc(3y)11.22%
ROICexgc(5y)10.05%
ROCE(3y)12.17%
ROCE(5y)10.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.32%
OM growth 3Y7.86%
OM growth 5Y-1.65%
PM growth 3Y12.27%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y-2.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
F-Score7
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)84.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.46%
Profit Quality(3y)84.16%
Profit Quality(5y)89.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.64%
EPS 3Y9.43%
EPS 5Y-0.77%
EPS Q2Q%-4.55%
EPS Next Y1.89%
EPS Next 2Y-3.21%
EPS Next 3Y21.51%
EPS Next 5Y20.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.45%
Revenue growth 5Y1.56%
Sales Q2Q%6.98%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y10.5%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.11%
EBIT Next Year20.74%
EBIT Next 3Y31.2%
EBIT Next 5Y23.36%
FCF growth 1Y-48.24%
FCF growth 3Y14.89%
FCF growth 5Y-13.37%
OCF growth 1Y-34.33%
OCF growth 3Y13.99%
OCF growth 5Y-8.55%
CORE LABORATORIES INC / CLB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CORE LABORATORIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CLB.
What is the valuation status of CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CLB stock?
CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) is 22.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.95.
Is the dividend of CORE LABORATORIES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CORE LABORATORIES INC (CLB) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.3%.