Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) 10-Year RORE % : -17.35% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:CLB Core Laboratories Inc MEX:CLB
62 GF Score
Price MXN856.38
GF Value MXN1,344.78
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What is Core Laboratories 10-Year RORE %?

Core Laboratories MEX:CLB 62 10-Year RORE % is -17.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,344.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 740 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks better than 93.65% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.35%.

The industry rank for Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CLB's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
93.65% of 740 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -2.51 vs MEX:CLB: -17.35

Core Laboratories  (MEX:CLB) 10-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


Core Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Related Terms


Core Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % 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.

Core Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Chart

Core Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
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Core Laboratories Quarterly Data
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10-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.36 -17.41 -12.70 -14.43 -17.35

MEX:CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Core Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Core Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( 12.174-29.123 )/( 136.865-42.305 )
=-16.949/94.56
=-17.92 %

* 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of -17.35 mean?
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) has a 10-Year RORE % of -17.35 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #47 out of 740 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Core Laboratories' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Core Laboratories' current 10-Year RORE % is -17.35. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #47 out of 740 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' 10-Year RORE % compare to EROK and OIS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #47 out of 740 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Core Laboratories in the top 6% 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 10-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 10-Year RORE % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Core Laboratories's current 10-Year RORE % is -17.35. 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 10-Year RORE % of -17.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,344.78, compared to a current price of MXN856.38 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -17.35. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current 10-Year RORE % is -17.35 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 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,344.78.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CLB:

  • 10-Year RORE %: -17.35
  • GF Value™: MXN1,344.78 vs. price of MXN856.38 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CLB:USAHJ1: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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