MLAB (Mesa Laboratories) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MLAB Mesa Laboratories Inc MLAB
77 GF Score
Price $102.49
GF Value $116.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mesa Laboratories Moat Score?

Mesa Laboratories MLAB +4.39% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLAB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Mesa Laboratories has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mesa Laboratories has Narrow Moat: Mesa Laboratories has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized products in niche markets, providing some pricing power and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers to elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Mesa Laboratories might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mesa Laboratories  (NAS:MLAB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Mesa Laboratories Moat Score Related Terms

MLAB vs AERG, MVIS, ARBE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa Laboratories's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Laboratories's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' Moat Score too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #69 out of 2469 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' Moat Score compare to AERG and MVIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #69 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Mesa Laboratories in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Mesa Laboratories's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $102.49 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current Moat Score is 5 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 $102.49 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.05. GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLAB:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $102.49 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 12100 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228
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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