CLB (Core Laboratories) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.35 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CLB Core Laboratories Inc CLB
62 GF Score
Price $10.95
GF Value $17.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Core Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Core Laboratories CLB -2.41% 62 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Core Laboratories's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.044. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Core Laboratories's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -23.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -22.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -16.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -8.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Core Laboratories was 349.80% per year. The lowest was -22.40% per year. And the median was 7.65% per year.

As of today (2026-08-05), Core Laboratories's current stock price is $10.95. Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.35. Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 8.11.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Core Laboratories was 30.46. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 8.58.


Core Laboratories  (NYSE:CLB) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=10.95/1.35
=8.11

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Core Laboratories was 30.46. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 8.58.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Core Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Core Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Core Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Core Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.57 3.28 2.67 2.05 1.53

Core Laboratories Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.76 1.67 1.53 1.41 1.35

CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Core Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Core Laboratories's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.044/333.9520*333.9520
=0.044

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Core Laboratories Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.729 241.428 1.008
201612 0.439 241.432 0.607
201703 0.523 243.801 0.716
201706 0.354 244.955 0.483
201709 0.562 246.819 0.760
201712 0.936 246.524 1.268
201803 0.418 249.554 0.559
201806 0.421 251.989 0.558
201809 0.440 252.439 0.582
201812 0.724 251.233 0.962
201903 0.446 254.202 0.586
201906 0.224 256.143 0.292
201909 0.461 256.759 0.600
201912 0.371 256.974 0.482
202003 0.419 258.115 0.542
202006 0.534 257.797 0.692
202009 0.410 260.280 0.526
202012 -0.343 260.474 -0.440
202103 0.112 264.877 0.141
202106 0.139 271.696 0.171
202109 0.185 274.310 0.225
202112 0.050 278.802 0.060
202203 0.064 287.504 0.074
202206 -0.056 296.311 -0.063
202209 0.067 296.808 0.075
202212 0.241 296.797 0.271
202303 -0.113 301.836 -0.125
202306 0.135 305.109 0.148
202309 -0.077 307.789 -0.084
202312 0.355 306.746 0.386
202403 0.052 312.332 0.056
202406 0.299 314.175 0.318
202409 0.217 315.301 0.230
202412 0.341 315.605 0.361
202503 0.066 319.799 0.069
202506 0.203 322.561 0.210
202509 0.116 324.800 0.119
202512 0.090 324.054 0.093
202603 -0.020 330.213 -0.020
202606 0.044 333.952 0.044

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.35 mean?
Core Laboratories (CLB) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.35 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Core Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Core Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.35. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to EROK and OIS?
Core Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.35 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Core Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.35. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories (CLB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.18, compared to a current price of $10.95 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (CLB), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.35 as of Jun. 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 (CLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.95 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.18. GuruFocus considers Core Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.35
  • GF Value™: $17.18 vs. price of $10.95 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Core Laboratories Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HJ1:Germany
Address 6316 Windfern Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77040
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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