Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) Total Payout Ratio: 0.55 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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MEX:CLB Core Laboratories Inc MEX:CLB
62 GF Score
Price MXN856.38
GF Value MXN1,282.42
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Core Laboratories Total Payout Ratio?

Core Laboratories MEX:CLB 62 Total Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,282.42. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Core Laboratories's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.55.


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Core Laboratories Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Laboratories's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Core Laboratories Total Payout Ratio Chart

Core Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 0.29 0.11 0.22 0.47

Core Laboratories Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:CLB vs EROK, OIS, NGS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Core Laboratories's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


MEX:CLB
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Core Laboratories Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Core Laboratories's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-223.739 + 0 + -33.653) / 547.211
=0.47

Core Laboratories's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-72.077 + 0 + -8.295) / -13.579
=-5.92

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.55 mean?
Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Core Laboratories' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Core Laboratories' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.55. Overall, Core Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Laboratories' Total Payout Ratio compare to EROK and OIS?
Core Laboratories' Total Payout Ratio of 0.55 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Core Laboratories and its competitors. Core Laboratories's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.55. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 0.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,282.42, compared to a current price of MXN856.38 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.55. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Laboratories (MEX:CLB), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,282.42.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CLB:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.55
  • GF Value™: MXN1,282.42 vs. price of MXN856.38 (33.2% 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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