CLB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLB - Core Laboratories Inc.
$11.46
-0.11 (-0.95%)
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5d:
+4.95%
30d:
-15.74%
90d:
-28.86%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
17d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLB trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -11.3% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLB trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -11.3% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$31.97
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$19.85
42.3% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $11.46, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.50 to $13.76. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 13.4) compared to its historical average (19.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 11.3% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $10.51, while resistance sits at $12.27.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $16.33 (+42.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $10.51, while resistance sits at $12.27.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $16.33 (+42.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$11.50 -
$13.76
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 42.5% below Wall St target ($16.33)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.50 -
$13.76
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.51
Resistance Level
$12.27
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jul 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.40
Wall Street Target
$16.33
(+42.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.6%
Profit Margin
5.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-11.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
13.4 vs 19.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-11.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.31
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$9.28
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$8.35
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→19)
$11.97
(+4%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 58.3%)
$62.85
(+448%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.4, Growth: 58.3%)
$38.68
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.4, Growth: 58.3%)
$32.88
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 19.57 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.61
Bull Case
$18.41
(+61%)
Analyst growth 40.2%, PE expands to 21.5
Base Case
$16.74
(+46%)
Market implied 40.2%, PE stable at 19.6
Bear Case
$8.12
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 16.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 13.4 to 19.2
Stabilization Target:
$16.42
(+43.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+43.2%
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