Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MLAB - Mesa Laboratories Inc
$121.66
0.75 (0.62%)
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5d:
-5.35%
30d:
+7.85%
90d:
+13.33%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 10, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: MLAB is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 9.8% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: MLAB is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 9.8% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$48.02
Based on -11.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$29.81
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 16.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MLAB is currently trading at $121.66, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $107.11 to $127.58. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 22.4) compared to its historical average (16.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 9.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $120.69. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: MLAB scores 30/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $120.69. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: MLAB scores 30/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$107.11 -
$127.58
Company Quality Score
40/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
48.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (30/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($117.50)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 9.8% growth with 1.0% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$107.11 -
$127.58
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$120.69
Resistance Level
$132.70
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.43
Wall Street Target
$117.50
(-2.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-42.4%
Profit Margin
1.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+9.8% premium
PE vs Historical
22.4 vs 16.9
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+9.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$132.76
(+10%)
2-Year Target
$145.77
(+21%)
3-Year Target
$160.05
(+32%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 22â17)
PE COMPRESSION
$120.58
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: -26.7%)
$88.14
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: -26.7%)
$79.25
(-35%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: -26.7%)
$66.41
(-45%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (22x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 35.21 | Forward EPS (Implied): $3.43
Bull Case
$146.00
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 37.0
Base Case
$120.91
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 35.2
Bear Case
$92.50
(-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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Last updated: September 11, 2026 3:28 PM ET
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