CLB (Core Laboratories) Tax Provision: $-12.1 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CLB Core Laboratories Inc CLB
62 GF Score
Price $10.95
GF Value $17.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Core Laboratories Tax Provision?

Core Laboratories CLB -2.41% 62 Tax Provision is $-12.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Core Laboratories's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.5 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12.1 Mil.

Core Laboratories Tax Provision Historical Data

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Core Laboratories Tax Provision Chart

Core Laboratories Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Core Laboratories Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-12.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-12.1 Mil mean?
Core Laboratories (CLB) has a Tax Provision of $-12.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Core Laboratories' Tax Provision too high?
Core Laboratories' current Tax Provision is $-12.1 Mil. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Tax Provision compare to EROK and OIS?
Core Laboratories' Tax Provision of $-12.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Core Laboratories's current Tax Provision is $-12.1 Mil. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.18, compared to a current price of $10.95 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-12.1 Mil. 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 Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (CLB), the current Tax Provision is $-12.1 Mil as of Jun. 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 $10.95 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.18. GuruFocus considers Core Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLB:

  • Tax Provision: $-12.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.18 vs. price of $10.95 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 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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