MLAB
Mesa Laboratories Inc
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Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$141.82
+4.91 (+3.59%)
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5d:
+12.39%
30d:
+11.18%
90d:
+25.28%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (25%)
Quality Score
38/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$123.67 – $134.06
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
25.4x
STRETCHED
vs 18.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$125.00
-8.7% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$118.01 / $142.34
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
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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
$51.99
Based on -11.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.28
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 18.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MLAB is currently trading at $141.82, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $123.67 to $134.06. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 25.4) compared to its historical average (18.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 11.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $142.34. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: MLAB scores 15/100 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 strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $142.34. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: MLAB scores 15/100 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
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$123.67 -
$134.06
Company Quality Score
38/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
24.8%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$123.67 -
$134.06
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support Level
$118.01
Resistance Level
$142.34
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.8% above its trading range)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.6%)
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($125.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 11.6% growth with 1.0% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 38/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.40
Wall Street Target
$125.00
(-8.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-42.4%
Profit Margin
1.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+11.6% premium
PE vs Historical
25.4 vs 18.3
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+11.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$152.79
(+12%)
2-Year Target
$170.52
(+25%)
3-Year Target
$190.30
(+39%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 25→18)
PE COMPRESSION
$137.10
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.4, Growth: -26.7%)
$99.81
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: -26.7%)
$78.04
(-43%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: -26.7%)
$66.33
(-52%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (25x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 35.21 | Forward EPS (Implied): $3.89
Bull Case
$165.32
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 37.0
Base Case
$136.91
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 35.2
Bear Case
$104.74
(-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 Tracked
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