MLAB
Mesa Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ: MLAB · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$100.50
-2.14% today
Updated 2026-06-03
Market cap
$573.99M
P/E ratio
85.86
P/S ratio
2.41x
EPS (TTM)
$1.21
Dividend yield
0.59%
52W range
$55 – $114
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
30
out of 100
Grade: F
Strong Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D5.5
Quality
C+4.0
Profitability
C5.7
Valuation
C+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$112.00
+11.44%
12-Month target
$4.42
-95.60%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$253.18
Margin of safety
+63.97%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $11.13M — positive
+ 63.97% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.48x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 0.70 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.69%
- P/E 85.86x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $219.08M | $216.19M | $240.98M | $249.13M | $249.13M |
| Net income | $930000.00 | $-254.25M | $-1.97M | $6.71M | $-4.14M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.21 |
| Free cash flow | $23.44M | $41.57M | $42.31M | $42.83M | $11.13M |
| Profit margin | 0.42% | -117.60% | -0.82% | 2.69% | 2.69% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | KADIA, SIDDHARTHA | Buy | 35,236 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | KADIA, SIDDHARTHA | Buy | 34,807 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | OWENS, GARY M | Sale | 8,211 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Mesa Laboratories Inc trades at $100.50. representing a P/E of 85.86x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 30/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.70, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $249.13M. with profit margins at 2.69%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $253.18.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mesa Laboratories Inc's stock price?
Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB) trades at $100.50, on a P/E of 85.9x and a P/S of 2.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Mesa Laboratories Inc overvalued?
Mesa Laboratories Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 30/100 (Grade F), which we rate Strong Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $253.18 versus the $100.50 price, a 64.0% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $112.00, about 11.4% above the current $100.50. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $253.18, a +64.0% margin of safety versus today's $100.50. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Mesa Laboratories Inc's revenue?
Mesa Laboratories Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $249.13M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Mesa Laboratories Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.70, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.41x
ROE3.60%
Beta0.93
50D MA$98.38
200D MA$83.03
Shares out0.01B
Float0.00B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+3.56%
3 months+33.89%
YTD+32.97%
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