MLAB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MLAB - Mesa Laboratories Inc
$93.23
-1.87 (-1.97%)
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5d:
-11.61%
30d:
-10.36%
90d:
+16.54%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: MLAB is down 11.6% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: MLAB is down 11.6% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$44.89
Based on -11.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$27.87
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 15.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MLAB is currently trading at $93.23, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $97.77 to $108.26. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 17.3) is in line with its historical norms (15.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $81.30, while resistance sits at $113.99.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $112.00 (+20.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $81.30, while resistance sits at $113.99.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $112.00 (+20.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$97.77 -
$108.26
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
82.9%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 20.1% below Wall St target ($112.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.0% growth with 2.6% revenue growth
- WARNING: Recommendation downgraded due to -11.6% 5-day decline - wait for stabilization
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$97.77 -
$108.26
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$81.30
Resistance Level
$113.99
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.30
Wall Street Target
$112.00
(+20.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-28.7%
Profit Margin
2.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.0% premium
PE vs Historical
17.3 vs 15.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$96.03
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$98.91
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$101.87
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$93.06
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: -26.7%)
$85.58
(+-8%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.3, Growth: -26.7%)
$67.96
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.7, Growth: -26.7%)
$57.77
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 35.21 | Forward EPS (Implied): $2.65
Bull Case
$112.58
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 37.0
Base Case
$93.23
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 35.2
Bear Case
$71.32
(-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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Sells
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