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Core LaboratoriesMEX:CLB 62 Quick Ratio is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,333.14. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks better than 61.44% on this metric.
Core Laboratories has a quick ratio of 1.50. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.61 Max: 1.85
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Core Laboratories's highest Quick Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.61.
MEX:CLB's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.44% of 1014
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.115
vs MEX:CLB: 1.50
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Core Laboratories Quick Ratio Related Terms
Core Laboratories Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio 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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Core Laboratories's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Core Laboratories' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #391 out of 1014 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Core Laboratories' Quick Ratio too high?
Core Laboratories' current Quick Ratio of 1.50 is near median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Core Laboratories' value of 1.50 is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #391 out of 1014 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' Quick Ratio compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #391 out of 1014 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Core Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Core Laboratories' value of 1.50 is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Core Laboratories' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Core 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,014 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Laboratories's current Quick Ratio of 1.50 is 34.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current Quick Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.61. 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 Quick Ratio of 1.50. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 34.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current Quick Ratio is 1.50 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.50 (near median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: MXN1,333.14 vs. price of MXN856.38 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#391 of 1014)
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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