CLB
BEARISH
$17.45
Live
Core Laboratories Inc. · NYSE
Target $16.33
(-6.4%)
$9.72
52W Range
$20.36
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$803.54M
P/E
27.7
ROE
11.6%
Profit margin
5.6%
Debt/Equity
0.6
Dividend yield
0.23%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
CLB exhibits a concerning divergence between its current market price ($17.45) and its deterministic value markers, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating only stable health. The stock is trading at a significant premium to both its Graham Number ($9.04) and Intrinsic Value ($4.41), while experiencing a sharp YoY earnings decline of 31.60%. Despite a strong 1-year price rally, the underlying fundamentals—specifically the negative earnings growth and bearish technical trend—suggest the current valuation is unsustainable.
Key Strengths
Strong liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.02
Manageable leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60
Consistent history of beating earnings estimates (3/4 last 4 quarters)
Positive revenue growth (7.00% YoY)
Low payout ratio (6.35%) providing ample room for dividend growth
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to Graham Number and Intrinsic Value
Significant contraction in earnings growth (-31.60% YoY)
Bearish technical trend score (0/100)
Thin profit margins (5.64%)
Negative 5-year price performance (-37.7%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$9.04
-48.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
38
Weak
20
30
50
60
30
AI Verdict
Overvalued with deteriorating earnings
Key drivers: Price-to-Intrinsic Value gap, Negative Earnings Growth, Stable but not strong Piotroski score
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 27.70, Graham Number $9.04
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is 92% above Graham Number
- Price is 294% above Intrinsic Value
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Modest revenue growth (7%)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is deeply negative (-31.60%)
- PEG ratio of 1.44 suggests overpayment for growth
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 1-year recovery (+50.7%)
Watchpoints
- Poor 5-year trajectory (-37.7%)
Health
60/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio > 2.0
- Debt/Equity is below sector average
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Very low payout ratio
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.23%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$17.45
Analyst Target
$16.33
Upside/Downside
-6.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CLB and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
Primary
|
-37.7% | -16.6% | +50.7% | +3.6% | +10.1% | +5.8% |
|
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
-15.8% | -72.1% | -24.0% | -3.5% | +8.4% | -8.1% |
|
HNRG
Hallador Energy Company
Peer
|
+660.0% | +61.9% | +21.6% | -25.0% | -19.7% | -4.0% |
|
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Peer
|
-80.6% | -43.2% | +77.6% | -4.2% | +8.6% | +2.4% |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-64.9% | -60.3% | -11.8% | +69.3% | +14.0% | +17.6% |
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
Primary
5Y
-37.7%
3Y
-16.6%
1Y
+50.7%
6M
+3.6%
1M
+10.1%
1W
+5.8%
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-15.8%
3Y
-72.1%
1Y
-24.0%
6M
-3.5%
1M
+8.4%
1W
-8.1%
HNR
Hallador Energy Company
Peer
5Y
+660.0%
3Y
+61.9%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
-25.0%
1M
-19.7%
1W
-4.0%
CLN
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Peer
5Y
-80.6%
3Y
-43.2%
1Y
+77.6%
6M
-4.2%
1M
+8.6%
1W
+2.4%
ACD
ProFrac Holding Corp.
Peer
5Y
-64.9%
3Y
-60.3%
1Y
-11.8%
6M
+69.3%
1M
+14.0%
1W
+17.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
27.7
Forward P/E
20.17
PEG Ratio
1.44
P/B Ratio
3.02
P/S Ratio
1.53
EV/Revenue
1.81
EV/EBITDA
14.33
Market Cap
$803.54M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.63%
Operating Margin
10.93%
Gross Margin
20.69%
ROE
11.59%
ROA
5.53%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.0%
Earnings Growth
-31.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+6.98%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-33.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.6
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.02
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.35
Good
Cash/Share
$0.49
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
18.1%
Op. Margin
11.6%
Net Margin
3.6%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
1.17x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
52%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-04
$0.21
+10.5% surprise
2025-10-22
$0.22
+13.8% surprise
2025-07-23
$0.19
+5.6% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CLB against 73 companies in the Energy sector
(4 bullish, 26 neutral, 43 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.7
This Stock
vs
32.49
Sector Avg
-14.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.59%
This Stock
vs
4.94%
Sector Avg
+134.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
5.63%
This Stock
vs
7.04%
Sector Avg
-19.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.6
This Stock
vs
1.48
Sector Avg
-59.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.0%
This Stock
vs
26.9%
Sector Avg
-74.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.02
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-10.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
|
BEARISH | $803.54M | 27.7 | 11.6% | 5.6% | $17.45 | |
|
HPK
HighPeak Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $801.11M | 48.77 | 1.2% | 2.2% | $6.34 | Compare |
|
HNRG
Hallador Energy Company
|
NEUTRAL | $714.76M | 15.83 | 31.7% | 8.9% | $15.2 | Compare |
|
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
|
BEARISH | $557.35M | - | -34.7% | -52.3% | $2.54 | Compare |
|
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.15B | - | -35.2% | -19.0% | $6.35 | Compare |
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$804M
P/E
27.7
ROE
11.6%
Price
$17.45
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | CARNES MARTHA Z | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | KLINGENSMITH HARVEY ROBERT | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | TEMENG KWAKU | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | MURRAY KATHERINE | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | ANASTASIO CURTIS V | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | MARTINOVICH ROBERT F | Director | Stock Award | 8,069 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | HILL CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 61,417 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | BRUNO LAWRENCE | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 180,722 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | TATTOLI MARK DAMIAN | General Counsel | Stock Award | 24,952 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | GRESHAM GWENDOLYN Y | Officer | Stock Award | 24,952 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | TEO SOW HANG | Officer and Treasurer | Stock Award | 864 | - |
CARNES MARTHA Z
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
KLINGENSMITH HARVEY ROBERT
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
TEMENG KWAKU
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
MURRAY KATHERINE
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
ANASTASIO CURTIS V
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
MARTINOVICH ROBERT F
Director
2026-04-01
8,069 shares
HILL CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
61,417 shares
BRUNO LAWRENCE
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
180,722 shares
TATTOLI MARK DAMIAN
General Counsel
2025-12-31
24,952 shares
GRESHAM GWENDOLYN Y
Officer
2025-12-31
24,952 shares
TEO SOW HANG
Officer and Treasurer
2025-12-01
864 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
8-K
10-K
8-K/A
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
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