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Core Laboratories NV (CLB)

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06/30/2025: CLB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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5 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $15.6

1 Year Target Price $15.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$15.6Target price
Low$10.14
Current$11.52
high$25.07

Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -10.84%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 550.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.9
1Y Target Price 15.6
Price to earnings Ratio 19.9
1Y Target Price 15.6
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 1.41
52 Weeks Range 10.14 - 25.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.14 - 25.07
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.34%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.59

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Profitability

Profit Margin 5.41%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.33%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.3%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.9
Forward PE 19.76
Enterprise Value 708300656
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value 708300656
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.23
Shares Outstanding 46882900
Shares Floating 46372849
Shares Outstanding 46882900
Shares Floating 46372849
Percent Insiders 1.01
Percent Institutions 117.77

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 15.6
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Hold 3
Sell 1
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Core Laboratories NV

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Core Laboratories NV (CLB) was founded in 1936 as Core Laboratories, Inc. Initially focused on core analysis for the petroleum industry, it has evolved into a global provider of reservoir description and production enhancement services. Key milestones include international expansion and diversification of service offerings.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Reservoir Description: Encompasses services related to analyzing and characterizing hydrocarbon reservoirs, including core analysis, fluid analysis, and reservoir fluid studies. This includes determining properties and volumes of crude and its ability to be extracted.
  • Production Enhancement: Provides technologies and services aimed at optimizing hydrocarbon production, including completion diagnostics, production profiling, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Core Laboratories NV is led by a management team including the CEO and CFO. The organizational structure is divided into the Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement segments, with regional operations supporting global activities.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Core Analysis: Comprehensive analysis of reservoir core samples to determine porosity, permeability, fluid saturation, and other crucial parameters. Market share is difficult to determine precisely, but Core Labs is a leader in this area. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. Estimated revenue generated from Core Analysis is 20% of total revenue.
  • Fluid Analysis: Detailed chemical and physical analysis of reservoir fluids (oil, gas, and water) to characterize their properties and behavior under varying conditions. Market share also difficult to determine, but Core Labs is a significant player. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. Estimated revenue generated from Fluid Analysis is 15% of total revenue.
  • Completion Diagnostics: Technologies and services to evaluate the performance of well completions, including production logging and tracer studies. Market share also difficult to determine, but Core Labs is a significant player. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. Estimated revenue generated from Completion Diagnostics is 20% of total revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oilfield services industry is cyclical, driven by oil and gas prices and E&P spending. There's growing demand for reservoir optimization, particularly in mature fields and unconventional resources.

Positioning

Core Laboratories NV is a niche player focused on reservoir characterization and production optimization. Its competitive advantages include specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and a global presence.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for reservoir characterization and production optimization is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Core Laboratories NV is well-positioned to capture a share of this market due to its expertise and technology.

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Strengths

  • Specialized expertise in reservoir characterization
  • Advanced analytical technologies
  • Global presence
  • Strong reputation for quality and reliability
  • High barrier to entry in niche markets

Weaknesses

  • Cyclical revenue stream dependent on oil and gas prices
  • High operating leverage
  • Limited diversification outside of oil and gas
  • Reliance on skilled labor

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for reservoir optimization in mature fields
  • Expansion into unconventional resources (shale)
  • Development of new technologies for enhanced oil recovery
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings
  • Increase in offshore drilling activities

Threats

  • Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
  • Technological disruption from competing technologies
  • Increased competition from larger oilfield service companies
  • Environmental regulations
  • Geopolitical instability

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SLB
  • HAL
  • BKR

Competitive Landscape

Core Laboratories NV competes with larger, more diversified oilfield service companies. Its advantages include specialized expertise and advanced technologies, while its disadvantages include smaller scale and limited diversification.

Major Acquisitions

Saybolt

  • Year: 2005
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 140
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Core Labs' analytical services and geographic reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been closely tied to oil and gas prices and E&P spending. Periods of high oil prices have typically led to strong growth, while downturns have resulted in declines.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth vary, depending on assumptions about oil prices and industry trends. Refer to financial websites for analyst projections.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives have focused on expanding service offerings in unconventional resources and developing new technologies for enhanced oil recovery.

Summary

Core Laboratories NV is a specialized oilfield service company with expertise in reservoir characterization and production optimization. While its reliance on oil and gas prices creates cyclical volatility, its niche focus, advanced technologies, and strong reputation provide competitive advantages. Future growth depends on capitalizing on opportunities in mature fields and unconventional resources while mitigating threats from competition and technological disruption.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Investor Relations Website
  • Financial News Articles
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell Core Laboratories NV stock. Market share estimates are approximate.

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About Core Laboratories NV

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-09-20
Chairman of the Board, CEO, President & COO Mr. Lawrence V. Bruno
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Full time employees 3400
Full time employees 3400

Core Laboratories Inc. provides reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry in the United States, and internationally. It operates through Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement segments. The Reservoir Description segment includes the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock and reservoir fluid samples to enhance production and improve recovery of crude oil and gas from its clients' reservoirs. It offers laboratory-based analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and oil delivered products; and proprietary and joint industry studies, as well as services that support carbon capture, utilization and storage, geothermal projects, and the evaluation and appraisal of mining activities. The Production Enhancement segment provides services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, production, and well abandonment. It offers integrated diagnostic services to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to improve the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1936 and is based in Houston, Texas.