Mesa LaboratoriesMLAB +3.92%77 EV-to-FCF is 16.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 33.91. GuruFocus rates MLAB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks better than 61.69% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Mesa Laboratories's Enterprise Value is $670.5 Mil.
Mesa Laboratories's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.6 Mil. Therefore, Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MLAB'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6006.67 Med: 33.91 Max: 184.98
Current: 16.94
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mesa Laboratories was 184.98. The lowest was -6006.67. And the median was 33.91.
MLAB's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 61.69% of 1326
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 23.965
vs MLAB: 16.94
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $98.18.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Mesa Laboratories EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Laboratories's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Mesa Laboratories's current Enterprise Value is $670.5 Mil.
Mesa Laboratories's Free Cash Flow 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 $39.6 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-FCF of 16.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 33.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #508 out of 1326 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' EV-to-FCF too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current EV-to-FCF of 16.94 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 33.91. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.97. Mesa Laboratories' value of 16.94 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #508 out of 1326 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Laboratories' EV-to-FCF compare to AERG and MVIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #508 out of 1326 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Mesa Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.97. Mesa Laboratories' value of 16.94 is 29.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.91 vs. the industry median of 23.97, Mesa Laboratories has consistently been below 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-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 23.97, based on 1,326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mesa Laboratories's current EV-to-FCF of 16.94 is 29.3% below 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current EV-to-FCF is 16.94, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 33.91. 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 $116.05, compared to a current price of $98.18 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.94, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 33.91 and 29.3% below the Hardware industry median of 23.97. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.94 as of Jun. 26, 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 $98.18 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.05.
GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLAB:
EV-to-FCF: 16.94 (50% below median its 10-year median of 33.91)
GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $98.18 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Hardware median (#508 of 1326)
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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