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Core LaboratoriesCLB +0.48%66 Shiller PE Ratio is 13.05 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 11.79. GuruFocus rates CLB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Core Laboratories ranks better than 68.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Laboratories's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CLB'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38 Med: 11.79 Max: 35.09
Current: 13.05
During the past years, Core Laboratories's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 35.09. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 11.79.
CLB's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 68.81% of 436
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 18.23
vs CLB: 13.05
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Core Laboratories's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.130. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $0.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Core Laboratories Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Core Laboratories Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Shiller PE 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.
CLB vs OIS, EROK, NGS: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Core Laboratories's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Core Laboratories's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Core Laboratories's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Core Laboratories (CLB) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 13.05 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 11.79. Over the past decade, Core Laboratories' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 35.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #136 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Core Laboratories' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Core Laboratories' current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.05 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 35.09. The Oil & Gas industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.23. Core Laboratories' value of 13.05 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #136 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Shiller PE Ratio compare to OIS and EROK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Core Laboratories ranks #136 out of 436 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Core Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.23. Core Laboratories' value of 13.05 is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Core Laboratories' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 35.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.79 vs. the industry median of 18.23, Core Laboratories has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 18.23, based on 436 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Laboratories's current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.05 is 28.4% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Laboratories's current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.05, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 11.79. 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 $16.99, compared to a current price of $12.53 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.05, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.79 and 28.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 18.23. Core Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (CLB), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.05 as of Sep. 09, 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 $12.53 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.99.
GuruFocus considers Core Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLB:
Shiller PE Ratio: 13.05 (11% above median its 10-year median of 11.79)
GF Value™: $16.99 vs. price of $12.53 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#136 of 436)
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 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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