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Core LaboratoriesMEX:CLB 62 Current Ratio is 2.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,344.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Core Laboratories's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.05.
Core Laboratories has a current ratio of 2.05. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLB'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 2.08 Max: 2.71
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, Core Laboratories's highest Current Ratio was 2.71. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 2.08.
MEX:CLB's Current Ratio is ranked better than 68.87% of 1012
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs MEX:CLB: 2.05
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Core Laboratories Current Ratio Related Terms
Core Laboratories Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Core Laboratories Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) has a Current Ratio of 2.05 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, Core Laboratories' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #315 out of 1012 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Core Laboratories' Current Ratio too high?
Core Laboratories' current Current Ratio of 2.05 is near median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.71. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Core Laboratories' value of 2.05 is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #315 out of 1012 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Current Ratio compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #315 out of 1012 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Core Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Core Laboratories' value of 2.05 is 51.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Core Laboratories' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Core Laboratories has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.35, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Laboratories's current Current Ratio of 2.05 is 51.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current Current Ratio is 2.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) has a current Current Ratio of 2.05. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,344.78, compared to a current price of MXN856.38 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 51.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.35. Core Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current Current Ratio is 2.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN856.38 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,344.78.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CLB:
Current Ratio: 2.05 (near median its 10-year median of 2.08)
GF Value™: MXN1,344.78 vs. price of MXN856.38 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#315 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Core Laboratories Inc is a providers of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry, through client relationships. The company operates its business in two segments; Reservoir Description, and Production Enhancement. It provides data and analytics to aid well operators in determining optimal methods for recovering, processing, and refining hydrocarbons from a well. It also manufactures the associated lab equipment for its services. The company generates majority of its revenue from Reservoir Description segment.
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