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Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Core Laboratories's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-57 Mil. Core Laboratories's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,524 Mil. Therefore, Core Laboratories's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CLB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.44 Med: 7.13 Max: 21.3
Current: 6.02
During the past 13 years, Core Laboratories's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.30%. The lowest was -19.44%. And the median was 7.13%.
MEX:CLB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73.05% of 1024
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs MEX:CLB: 6.02
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Core Laboratories Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Core Laboratories Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MEX:CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.67% mean?
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #276 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Core Laboratories' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Core Laboratories' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #276 out of 1024 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #276 out of 1024 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Core Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.08, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.67%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.67%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.67%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.67% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.67%
GF Value™: MXN1,333.14 vs. price of MXN856.38 (35.8% below fair value)
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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