CLB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLB - Core Laboratories Inc.
$11.64
-0.13 (-1.10%)
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5d:
-8.49%
30d:
-19.72%
90d:
-31.0%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
28d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CLB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: CLB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$32.63
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$20.26
42.6% 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 19.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $11.64, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $12.39 to $14.10. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 13.6) compared to its historical average (19.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 11.5% 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 $11.21, while resistance sits at $13.95.
Market Sentiment: CLB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $16.33 (+40.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $11.21, while resistance sits at $13.95.
Market Sentiment: CLB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $16.33 (+40.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$12.39 -
$14.10
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 40.3% below Wall St target ($16.33)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-8.5%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$12.39 -
$14.10
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$11.21
Resistance Level
$13.95
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 23, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.61
Wall Street Target
$16.33
(+40.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.6%
Profit Margin
5.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-11.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
13.6 vs 19.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-11.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.48
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$9.43
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$8.49
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→20)
$12.22
(+5%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 58.3%)
$62.85
(+440%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.6, Growth: 58.3%)
$39.29
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.6, Growth: 58.3%)
$33.39
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (19x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 19.16 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.61
Bull Case
$18.02
(+53%)
Analyst growth 40.2%, PE expands to 21.1
Base Case
$16.39
(+39%)
Market implied 40.2%, PE stable at 19.2
Bear Case
$7.95
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 16.3
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 13.6 to 19.6
Stabilization Target:
$16.76
(+44.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+44.0%
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Last updated: June 23, 2026 5:04 PM ET
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