CLB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLB - Core Laboratories Inc.
$10.64
0.29 (2.80%)
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5d:
-8.83%
30d:
-8.04%
90d:
-27.37%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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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
$24.58
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.26
30.3% 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 18.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLB is currently trading at $10.64, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.83 to $11.68. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 15.8) compared to its historical average (18.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.6% 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 $9.79, while resistance sits at $12.27.
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 $15.50 (+45.7%). 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 $9.79, while resistance sits at $12.27.
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 $15.50 (+45.7%). 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
$10.83 -
$11.68
Company Quality Score
37/100
(SELL)
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 45.7% below Wall St target ($15.50)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-8.8%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.83 -
$11.68
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.79
Resistance Level
$12.27
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.76
Wall Street Target
$15.50
(+45.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.6%
Profit Margin
5.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-5.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.8 vs 18.7
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-5.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.04
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$9.48
(-11%)
3-Year Target
$8.95
(-16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→19)
$10.62
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 57.0%)
$47.23
(+344%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.8, Growth: 57.0%)
$35.91
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.4, Growth: 57.0%)
$30.52
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (16x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 16.17 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.64
Bull Case
$12.01
(+13%)
Analyst growth 5.5%, PE expands to 17.8
Base Case
$10.92
(+3%)
Market implied 5.5%, PE stable at 16.2
Bear Case
$7.04
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.8
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 15.8 to 18.7
Stabilization Target:
$12.62
(+18.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+18.6%
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