Core Laboratories (CLB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLB - Core Laboratories Inc.
$9.92
0.16 (1.64%)
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5d:
-4.52%
30d:
-20.58%
90d:
-10.55%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 28, 2026
24d
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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
$24.45
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.18
34.7% 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 18.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $9.92, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.51 to $12.55. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 14.4) compared to its historical average (18.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.63. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CLB scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+51.2%). 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 downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.63. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CLB scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+51.2%). 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
$10.51 -
$12.55
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 51.2% below Wall St target ($15.00)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 35% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.51 -
$12.55
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.63
Resistance Level
$11.31
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.38
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+51.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-41.2%
Profit Margin
4.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-7.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.4 vs 18.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-7.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.17
(-8%)
2-Year Target
$8.47
(-15%)
3-Year Target
$7.83
(-21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→18)
$9.91
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 36.2%)
$35.54
(+258%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.4, Growth: 36.2%)
$25.05
(+153%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.2, Growth: 36.2%)
$21.29
(+115%)
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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: 18.77 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.52
Bull Case
$14.25
(+44%)
Analyst growth 32.7%, PE expands to 20.7
Base Case
$12.95
(+31%)
Market implied 32.7%, PE stable at 18.8
Bear Case
$6.64
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 16.0
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 14.4 to 18.2
Stabilization Target:
$12.56
(+26.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+26.6%
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Last updated: October 02, 2026 9:40 PM ET
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