Mesa LaboratoriesMLAB +3.92%77 FCF Yield % is 7.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 2.99. 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 2,490 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks better than 84.54% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Mesa Laboratories FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Laboratories's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa Laboratories's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Mesa Laboratories FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Laboratories's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 7.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #385 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' FCF Yield % too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current FCF Yield % of 7.30 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.19. Mesa Laboratories' value of 7.30 is 3742.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #385 out of 2490 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 Yield % compare to AERG and MVIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #385 out of 2490 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Mesa Laboratories in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.19. Mesa Laboratories' value of 7.30 is 3742.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 0.19, 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.19, based on 2,490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mesa Laboratories's current FCF Yield % of 7.30 is 3742.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current FCF Yield % is 7.30, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. 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 Yield % is 7.30, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 3742.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.19. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current FCF Yield % is 7.30 as of Jun. 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 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 Yield %: 7.30 (144% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $98.18 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3742.1% above the Hardware median (#385 of 2490)
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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