CLB (Core Laboratories) Momentum Rank: 1 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 86% Below Median

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CLB Core Laboratories Inc CLB
59 GF Score
Price $12.36
GF Value $17.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Core Laboratories Momentum Rank?

Core Laboratories CLB +0.57% 59 Momentum Rank is 1 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CLB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Core Laboratories has the Momentum Rank of 1.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Core Laboratories Momentum Rank Related Terms

CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 1 mean?
Core Laboratories (CLB) has a Momentum Rank of 1 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Core Laboratories' Momentum Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Core Laboratories' Momentum Rank too high?
Core Laboratories' current Momentum Rank of 1 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Momentum Rank compare to EROK and OIS?
Core Laboratories' Momentum Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Core Laboratories' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Core Laboratories's current Momentum Rank is 1, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories (CLB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.02, compared to a current price of $12.36 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 1, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Core Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (CLB), the current Momentum Rank is 1 as of Aug. 29, 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 (CLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.36 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.02. GuruFocus considers Core Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLB:

  • Momentum Rank: 1 (86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.02 vs. price of $12.36 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Core Laboratories Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HJ1:Germany
Address 6316 Windfern Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77040
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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