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MLABMesa Laboratories, Inc.
$134.63$753M
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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

MLAB
NASDAQ · Tech Hardware & Equipment
$134.63
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$753M
P/E111.3x
52W High$136.33
Volume114.65K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2027Q1

Revenue Growth Stalls as Volatile Margins Mask Debt Repayment

Mesa Laboratories presents a mixed fundamental picture. The company has made significant progress in deleveraging, reducing total debt by over 55% from $224.7M to $101.4M and improving its current ratio from a concerning 0.63 to a healthy 2.07. However, this f...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

MLAB price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

7/12 Beats

EPS beat 7 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+202% Peers

P/E is 202% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 91 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 91% of market)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 10

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
MLAB+70.10%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
MLAB+82.77%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
MLAB+20.90%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.99%
5-Year Return
MLAB-56.34%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.76%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
111.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
14.9x
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
21.4x
FCF YieldCash Flow
5.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
111.3x
73.1x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
21.4x
29.9x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
19.0x
15.2x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$249M+3.4% YoY
Net income
$7M+440.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$40M-6.4% YoY
Operating margin
7.4%+0.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)4.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)3.9%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 10, 2026
$2.68+1.9%
vs $2.63
$60M-1.2%
vs $61M
Q2 2026
May 27, 2026
$2.76+32.1%
vs $2.09
$64M-2.3%
vs $65M
Q1 2026
Feb 3, 2026
$3.07+119.3%
vs $1.40
$65M+3.0%
vs $63M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$1.76-23.5%
vs $2.30
$61M+0.0%
vs $61M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·Sep 2, 2026
Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB) Shares Surge 4.1% -- What GF Score of 75 Tells Investors

On September 02, 2026, Mesa Laboratories Inc (MLAB) shares rose 4.1% to $130.65, reflecting a significant increase within a volatile 52-week range of $58.83 to

Defense World·Aug 19, 2026
Reviewing ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (OTCMKTS:IPATF) & Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ: MLAB - Get Free Report) and ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (OTCMKTS:IPATF - Get Free Report) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Mesa Laboratories

Seeking Alpha·Aug 10, 2026
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·Aug 10, 2026
Mesa Laboratories Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Mesa Laboratories NASDAQ: MLAB reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 1%, improved operating margins and continued debt reduction, while newly appointed President and CEO Siddhartha Kadia outlined plans to address fulfillment issues in its Sterilization and Disinfection Control business and accelerate product development in Biopharmaceutical Development.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark MLAB against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
MLAB logoMLABMesa Laboratories, Inc.Current
$134.63$753.37M111.263.38%2.69%3.88%0.47%
NEOG logoNEOGNeogen Corporation
$13.98$3.04B-349.50-2.71%-0.91%-0.37%—
LFUS logoLFUSLittelfuse, Inc.
$418.88$10.64B-144.448.92%-0.31%-0.32%—
NOVT logoNOVTNovanta Inc.
$144.17$5.13B98.073.3%6%4.9%—
RGEN logoRGENRepligen Corporation
$186.70$10.54B217.0916.36%5.29%1.98%—
TRMB logoTRMBTrimble Inc.
$59.30$13.82B33.89-2.61%-2.77%-1.87%—

Compare MLAB vs Peers

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs NEOG

Most directly comparable listed peer for MLAB.

Scale Benchmark

vs TMO

Larger-name benchmark to compare MLAB against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs NEOG, LFUS, NOVT, RGEN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

MLAB SEC Filings & Documents

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 15, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Jun 3, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

May 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Jun 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 3, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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MLAB Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s revenue?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) reported $249.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 3102% increase from $7.8M in 1997.

How fast is Mesa Laboratories, Inc. growing?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) grew revenue by 3.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is MLAB profitable?

Yes, Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) is profitable, generating $4.8M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (2.7% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MLAB pay dividends?

Yes, Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.47%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is MLAB's return on equity?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) generated $56.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in MLAB back in 1997?

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