Mesa LaboratoriesMLAB +3.92%77 FCF Margin % is 21.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 19.05. 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 2,468 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Laboratories's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MLAB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.08 Med: 19.05 Max: 28.4
Current: 15.89
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Mesa Laboratories was 28.40%. The lowest was 6.08%. And the median was 19.05%.
MLAB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.11% of 2468
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs MLAB: 15.89
Mesa Laboratories FCF Margin % Related Terms
Mesa Laboratories FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa 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.
Mesa Laboratories FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa 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.
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) has a FCF Margin % of 21.26% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 19.05. Over the past decade, Mesa Laboratories' FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 28.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #244 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' FCF Margin % too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current FCF Margin % of 21.26% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 28.40. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Mesa Laboratories' value of 21.26% is 3274.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #244 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' FCF Margin % compare to AERG and MVIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #244 out of 2468 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Mesa Laboratories in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Mesa Laboratories' value of 21.26% is 3274.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Laboratories' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 28.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.05 vs. the industry median of 0.63, 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,468 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. Mesa Laboratories's current FCF Margin % of 21.26% is 3274.6% 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 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 Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current FCF Margin % is 21.26%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 19.05. 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 FCF Margin % is 21.26%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.05 and 3274.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current FCF Margin % is 21.26% 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 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:
FCF Margin %: 21.26% (12% above median its 10-year median of 19.05)
GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $98.18 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3274.6% above the Hardware median (#244 of 2468)
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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