Core Laboratories (CLB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$9.01
-0.03 (-0.33%)
▼
5d:
+0.9%
30d:
-7.78%
90d:
-27.63%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
52/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$9.34 – $10.39
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
13.1x
CHEAP
vs 17.7x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$15.00
+66.5% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$8.61 / $10.79
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$23.78
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.77
39.0% 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 17.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $9.01, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $9.34 to $10.39. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 13.1) compared to its historical average (17.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 9.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $8.61, while resistance sits at $10.79.
Market Sentiment: CLB scores 61/100 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 (+66.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLB is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $8.61, while resistance sits at $10.79.
Market Sentiment: CLB scores 61/100 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 (+66.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$9.34 -
$10.39
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$9.34 -
$10.39
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$8.61
Resistance Level
$10.79
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (61/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 66.5% below Wall St target ($15.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.06
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+66.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-60.4%
Profit Margin
3.0%
Valuation Discount vs History
-9.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
13.1 vs 17.7
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-9.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$8.15
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$7.36
(-18%)
3-Year Target
$6.66
(-26%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→18)
$9.02
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 36.2%)
$34.60
(+284%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.1, Growth: 36.2%)
$22.75
(+153%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.1, Growth: 36.2%)
$19.34
(+115%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.59 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.34
Bull Case
$19.89
(+121%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 29.3
Base Case
$18.08
(+101%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 26.6
Bear Case
$6.15
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡
Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 13.1 to 17.7
Stabilization Target:
$12.21
(+35.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+35.5%
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
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Last Tracked
Aug 4, 2026
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Core Laboratories' Q2 performance was impacted by geopolitical disruptions, but the company benefited from improved energetic product sales and technology adoption. Looking ahead, sequential revenue growth is expected driven by recovery in select international markets.
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