MLAB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MLAB - Mesa Laboratories Inc
$105.54
1.15 (1.10%)
▲
5d:
+7.53%
30d:
-1.05%
90d:
+19.31%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
30d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: MLAB shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 7.0% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: MLAB shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 7.0% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$45.46
Based on -11.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$28.23
Trading above historical range
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 16.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MLAB is currently trading at $105.54, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $96.54 to $107.31. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 19.6) compared to its historical average (16.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 7.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $81.30, while resistance sits at $113.99.
Market Sentiment: MLAB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $81.30, while resistance sits at $113.99.
Market Sentiment: MLAB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$96.54 -
$107.31
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($112.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 7.0% growth with 2.6% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$96.54 -
$107.31
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$81.30
Resistance Level
$113.99
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.58
Wall Street Target
$112.00
(+6.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-28.7%
Profit Margin
2.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+7.0% premium
PE vs Historical
19.6 vs 16.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+7.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$112.93
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$120.83
(+15%)
3-Year Target
$129.29
(+23%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$105.65
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: -26.7%)
$85.58
(+-19%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.6, Growth: -26.7%)
$76.94
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.0, Growth: -26.7%)
$62.87
(-40%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 35.21 | Forward EPS (Implied): $3.00
Bull Case
$127.44
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 37.0
Base Case
$105.54
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 35.2
Bear Case
$80.74
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 31.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
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