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Core Laboratories N.V.

CLB

NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & Services

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$12.52

+$0.23 · +1.87%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

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Hold

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Valuation

83

Deep Value

Momentum

24

Weakening

Sentiment

46

Mixed

Risk resilience

39

High Risk

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Company profile

Company website

Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB) is a global provider to the oil and gas sector, delivering specialized services and products for characterizing subterranean reservoirs and optimizing hydrocarbon extraction. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement. The Reservoir Description division meticulously analyzes petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples. This detailed scientific examination aims to boost the yield and enhance the recovery of oil and gas from clients' reservoirs. Offerings in this segment encompass comprehensive laboratory analysis and on-site field evaluations to determine the properties of crude oil and refined products, alongside performing proprietary and collaborative industry research studies. Conversely, the Production Enhancement segment furnishes an array of services and products vital for well completions, perforations, stimulation processes, and general production activities. This includes providing integrated diagnostic tools designed to assess the efficacy of well completions and to devise strategies for more effective enhanced oil recovery initiatives. Core Laboratories markets and sells its solutions through diverse channels, including direct sales representatives, educational seminars, industry trade exhibitions, print advertising, and a network of distributors. Established in 1936, the company boasts a significant international presence, conducting operations in approximately 50 countries, with its corporate headquarters situated in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

Industry
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Sector
Energy
Headquarters
US
CEO
Lawrence V. Bruno
Listed since
Sep 21, 1995
Employees
3,300

Market position

Day range

Current $12.52

52-week range

Current $12.52

Open
$12.38
Previous close
$12.29
Volume
243.87K
0.33× average
Average volume
744.37K
Average daily volume
Market cap
577.13M USD
Beta
1.06
Market reference 1
50-day average
$11.5856
+8.07% above average
200-day average
$15.1817
-17.53% below average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
886.71M USD
EV / EBITDA
12.47×
Earnings yield
3.98%
Free cash flow yield
2.99%

Profitability & efficiency

Return on equity
11.15%
Return on assets
5.08%
Return on invested capital
6.83%

Financial health

Current ratio
2.02×
Altman Z-score
2.93
Piotroski F-score
8 of 9

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends20%14%8%3%Gross margin, FY2021: 17.83%Gross margin, FY2022: 16.11%Gross margin, FY2023: 18.45%Gross margin, FY2024: 16.87%Gross margin, FY2025: 17.91%Operating margin, FY2021: 9.63%Operating margin, FY2022: 8.48%Operating margin, FY2023: 10.72%Operating margin, FY2024: 11.18%Operating margin, FY2025: 9.59%Net margin, FY2021: 4.19%Net margin, FY2022: 3.97%Net margin, FY2023: 7.19%Net margin, FY2024: 5.99%Net margin, FY2025: 5.63%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 17.83%. Gross margin FY2022 16.11%. Gross margin FY2023 18.45%. Gross margin FY2024 16.87%. Gross margin FY2025 17.91%. Operating margin FY2021 9.63%. Operating margin FY2022 8.48%. Operating margin FY2023 10.72%. Operating margin FY2024 11.18%. Operating margin FY2025 9.59%. Net margin FY2021 4.19%. Net margin FY2022 3.97%. Net margin FY2023 7.19%. Net margin FY2024 5.99%. Net margin FY2025 5.63%.

Income trends

Revenue

526.52M USD+0.51%

Operating income

50.49M USD-13.78%

Net income

29.67M USD-5.51%
Income trends across reported periods577.23M USD374.4M USD171.57M USD−31.25M USDRevenue, FY2021: 470.25M USDRevenue, FY2022: 489.74M USDRevenue, FY2023: 509.79M USDRevenue, FY2024: 523.85M USDRevenue, FY2025: 526.52M USDOperating income, FY2021: 45.26M USDOperating income, FY2022: 41.52M USDOperating income, FY2023: 54.64M USDOperating income, FY2024: 58.56M USDOperating income, FY2025: 50.49M USDNet income, FY2021: 19.73M USDNet income, FY2022: 19.45M USDNet income, FY2023: 36.68M USDNet income, FY2024: 31.4M USDNet income, FY2025: 29.67M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 470.25M USD. Revenue FY2022 489.74M USD. Revenue FY2023 509.79M USD. Revenue FY2024 523.85M USD. Revenue FY2025 526.52M USD. Operating income FY2021 45.26M USD. Operating income FY2022 41.52M USD. Operating income FY2023 54.64M USD. Operating income FY2024 58.56M USD. Operating income FY2025 50.49M USD. Net income FY2021 19.73M USD. Net income FY2022 19.45M USD. Net income FY2023 36.68M USD. Net income FY2024 31.4M USD. Net income FY2025 29.67M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue526.52M USD523.85M USD509.79M USD489.74M USD470.25M USD
Cost of goods sold432.24M USD435.48M USD415.74M USD410.82M USD386.41M USD
Gross profit94.28M USD88.37M USD94.05M USD78.92M USD83.84M USD
Selling, general, and administrative44.23M USD38.59M USD38.89M USD38.12M USD44.17M USD
Operating expenses43.8M USD29.82M USD39.41M USD37.4M USD38.58M USD
Interest expense10.57M USD12.37M USD13.43M USD11.57M USD9.15M USD
Depreciation and amortization14.65M USD14.95M USD15.78M USD17.16M USD18.52M USD
Operating income50.49M USD58.56M USD54.64M USD41.52M USD45.26M USD
Net income29.67M USD31.4M USD36.68M USD19.45M USD19.73M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Earnings

EPS beat rate
64%
7 beats, 3 misses, 1 met estimate
Average EPS surprise
+6.73%
11 comparable reports
Latest EPS result
0.11
Estimate 0.09 · Beat by 26.63%

EPS: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly EPS actual values compared with estimates0.270.20.120.05Q1 '25MissQ2 '25MissQ3 '25BeatQ4 '25BeatQ1 '26BeatQ2 '26MetQ3 '26BeatQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Jan 29, 2025: actual 0.22, estimate 0.23, surprise -4.35%, Miss. Q2 2025, reported Apr 23, 2025: actual 0.14, estimate 0.15, surprise -6.67%, Miss. Q3 2025, reported Jul 23, 2025: actual 0.19, estimate 0.18, surprise +5.56%, Beat. Q4 2025, reported Oct 22, 2025: actual 0.22, estimate 0.19, surprise +15.79%, Beat. Q1 2026, reported Feb 4, 2026: actual 0.21, estimate 0.191, surprise +9.83%, Beat. Q2 2026, reported Apr 29, 2026: actual 0.06, estimate 0.06, surprise 0.00%, Met estimate. Q3 2026, reported Jul 29, 2026: actual 0.11, estimate 0.087, surprise +26.63%, Beat. Q4 2026, reported Oct 28, 2026: actual —, estimate 0.17, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Revenue: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly Revenue actual values compared with estimates143.79M134.61M125.44M116.27MQ1 '25BeatQ2 '25MissQ3 '25MissQ4 '25BeatQ1 '26BeatQ2 '26MissQ3 '26MissQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Jan 29, 2025: actual 129.24M USD, estimate 125.09M USD, surprise +3.32%, Beat. Q2 2025, reported Apr 23, 2025: actual 123.59M USD, estimate 128.93M USD, surprise -4.15%, Miss. Q3 2025, reported Jul 23, 2025: actual 130.16M USD, estimate 130.89M USD, surprise -0.56%, Miss. Q4 2025, reported Oct 22, 2025: actual 134.52M USD, estimate 128.58M USD, surprise +4.62%, Beat. Q1 2026, reported Feb 4, 2026: actual 138.26M USD, estimate 132.13M USD, surprise +4.63%, Beat. Q2 2026, reported Apr 29, 2026: actual 121.8M USD, estimate 122.99M USD, surprise -0.97%, Miss. Q3 2026, reported Jul 29, 2026: actual 124.61M USD, estimate 126.26M USD, surprise -1.31%, Miss. Q4 2026, reported Oct 28, 2026: actual —, estimate 131.69M USD, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Analyst ratings

Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.

Rating distribution

37 ratings
Strong buy00%
Buy1643%
Hold1746%
Sell411%
Strong sell00%

Recent analyst actions

2 institutions

CLB news

Corporate actions

Corporate action history

Stock split

Effective Jul 9, 2010

2:1

Stock split

Effective Dec 22, 1997

2:1

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