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Core LaboratoriesMEX:CLB 59 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 19.87. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,314.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks worse than 62.85% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Core Laboratories's enterprise value is MXN13,094 Mil.
Core Laboratories's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,260 Mil. Therefore, Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -249.76 Med: 19.87 Max: 50.34
Current: 10.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Core Laboratories was 50.34. The lowest was -249.76. And the median was 19.87.
MEX:CLB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.85% of 759
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.68
vs MEX:CLB: 10.04
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Core Laboratories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Core Laboratories's share price for today is MXN856.38.
Core Laboratories's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN12.275.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Core Laboratories's current Enterprise Value is MXN13,094 Mil.
Core Laboratories's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN1,260 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Laboratories. This is 48% below median its historical median of 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #477 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Core Laboratories' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Core Laboratories' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 19.87. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Core Laboratories' value of 10.39 is 35.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #477 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' EV-to-EBITDA compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #477 out of 759 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Core Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Core Laboratories' value of 10.39 is 35.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 7.68, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.68, based on 759 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Laboratories's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 is 35.3% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Laboratories. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 19.87. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,314.29, compared to a current price of MXN856.38 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 35.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.68. Core Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 as of Jul. 25, 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 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,314.29.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CLB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.39 (48% below median its 10-year median of 19.87)
GF Value™: MXN1,314.29 vs. price of MXN856.38 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#477 of 759)
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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