CLB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLB - Core Laboratories Inc.
$11.45
0.35 (3.15%)
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5d:
+3.25%
30d:
-14.68%
90d:
-30.65%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
14d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLB trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -4.7% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLB trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -4.7% 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
$25.71
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.97
28.3% 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 19.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $11.45, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.95 to $12.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 16.5) compared to its historical average (19.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.7% 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. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.83 (+38.3%). 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. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.83 (+38.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$10.95 -
$12.86
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
88.1%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.2%)
- BULLISH: Trading 38.3% below Wall St target ($15.83)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.95 -
$12.86
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.51
Resistance Level
$12.27
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jul 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.47
Wall Street Target
$15.83
(+38.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.6%
Profit Margin
5.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
16.5 vs 19.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.91
(-5%)
2-Year Target
$10.40
(-9%)
3-Year Target
$9.91
(-13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→19)
$11.43
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 52.7%)
$51.09
(+346%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.5, Growth: 52.7%)
$38.64
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.0, Growth: 52.7%)
$32.85
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.20 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.61
Bull Case
$13.91
(+22%)
Analyst growth 13.9%, PE expands to 20.0
Base Case
$12.65
(+11%)
Market implied 13.9%, PE stable at 18.2
Bear Case
$7.55
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.5
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 16.5 to 19.0
Stabilization Target:
$13.20
(+15.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+15.3%
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Last updated: July 13, 2026 8:05 PM ET
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