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Mesa LaboratoriesMLAB +1.29%70 EV-to-OCF is 16.39 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 31.02. GuruFocus rates MLAB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks worse than 62.98% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Mesa Laboratories's Enterprise Value is $702.2 Mil.
Mesa Laboratories's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.8 Mil. Therefore, Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MLAB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.32 Med: 31.02 Max: 60.26
Current: 16.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Mesa Laboratories was 60.26. The lowest was 13.32. And the median was 31.02.
MLAB's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.98% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs MLAB: 16.39
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Mesa Laboratories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mesa Laboratories's share price for today is $102.56.
Mesa 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 $1.200.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Mesa Laboratories's current Enterprise Value is $702.2 Mil.
Mesa Laboratories's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $42.8 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.
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.39 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 31.02. Over the past decade, Mesa Laboratories' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.32 to 60.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1572 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' EV-to-OCF too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current EV-to-OCF of 16.39 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 31.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.32 to a high of 60.26. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. Mesa Laboratories' value of 16.39 is 83.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1572 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Laboratories' EV-to-OCF compare to AERG and USBC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1572 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Mesa Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. Mesa Laboratories' value of 16.39 is 83.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Laboratories' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.32 to 60.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.02 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Mesa 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-OCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.95, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mesa Laboratories's current EV-to-OCF of 16.39 is 83.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current EV-to-OCF is 16.39, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 31.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.47, compared to a current price of $102.56 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.39, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 31.02 and 83.1% above the Hardware industry median of 8.95. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.39 as of Aug. 10, 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 Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $102.56 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.47.
GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLAB:
EV-to-OCF: 16.39 (47% below median its 10-year median of 31.02)
GF Value™: $116.47 vs. price of $102.56 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.1% above the Hardware median (#1572 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesa Laboratories Inc manufactures life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions. It operates in four divisions: i) Sterilization and Disinfection Control, which manufactures and sells biological, chemical, and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning processes. ii) Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures, and sells sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools and related consumables. iii) The Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. iv) The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells, and services quality control products.
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