Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) — Stock Score Summary

Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (20/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Core Laboratories is a highly specialized provider of reservoir description and production enhancement services, making it a direct beneficiary of increased international and deepwater oil exploration driven by energy security concerns. However, its high debt load and capital-intensive nature prevent it from being a high-conviction buy under the Terry Smith lens.

Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary core and fluid analysis services for reservoir characterization, production enhancement, and reservoir management to the oil and gas industry. The company's competitive moat is its specialized technical expertise, advanced laboratory technologies, and global reach, which are critical for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery. Core Labs operates in a niche segment, offering essential data and insights that contribute to more efficient oil and gas exploration and production.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.66
Market Cap$643M
P/E (TTM)22.39
P/E (Forward)15.98
Price/Book2.34
Return on Equity11.1%
Return on Invested Capital11.8%
Debt/Equity61.00
Gross Margin19.9%
Operating Margin1.6%
Revenue Growth-1.4%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$44M

Core Laboratories Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Core Laboratories Inc.’s (CLB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (36), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Core Laboratories Inc. have an economic moat?
Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Core Laboratories Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Core Laboratories Inc. in?
Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).