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The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 8.81 Max: 20.36
Current: 3.55
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Core Laboratories was 20.36%. The lowest was 2.79%. And the median was 8.81%.
MEX:CLB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.61% of 907
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs MEX:CLB: 3.55
Core Laboratories FCF Margin % Related Terms
Core Laboratories FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -0.76% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Over the past decade, Core Laboratories' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 20.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #448 out of 907 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Core Laboratories' FCF Margin % too high?
Core Laboratories' current FCF Margin % is -0.76%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 20.36. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #448 out of 907 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' FCF Margin % compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #448 out of 907 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Core Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Historically, Core Laboratories' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 20.36 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.38, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current FCF Margin % is -0.76%. 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 FCF Margin % of -0.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,333.14, compared to a current price of MXN856.38 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.76%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current FCF Margin % is -0.76% 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 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,333.14.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CLB:
FCF Margin %: -0.76%
GF Value™: MXN1,333.14 vs. price of MXN856.38 (35.8% below fair value)
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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