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MLABMesa Laboratories, Inc.
$128.25$718M
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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

MLAB
NASDAQ · Life Science Tools
$128.25
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$718M
P/E153.8x
52W High$144.35
Volume109.67K
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.

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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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

+348% Peers

P/E is 348% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 85 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 85% of market)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
MLAB+62.07%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
MLAB+72.15%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
MLAB+41.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+80.22%
5-Year Return
MLAB-59.40%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+65.36%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
153.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
14.1x
EV/EBITDA25th %ile
18.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
7.8%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
153.8x
73.1x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
18.9x
29.9x
25th· Low
Price/FCF
12.8x
15.2x
20th· Low
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 FY26
$249M+3.4% YoY
Net income FY26
$7M+440.0% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$40M-6.4% YoY
Operating margin FY26
7.4%+0.7 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)4.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-7.3%
ROE (TTM)2.6%
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

4 Stories
GlobeNewsWire·Oct 28, 2026
Mesa Labs Announces Second Quarter Financial Results Release Date and Earnings Conference Call

Lakewood, Colo., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLAB) (we, us, our, “Mesa” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of critical quality control solutions and life sciences tools, today announced it will release financial results for its second fiscal quarter (“2Q27”) ended September 30, 2026 following market close on Monday, November 9, 2026. The Company will also hold its earnings conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results in further detail. The call will conclude with a Q&A session with analysts.

Seeking Alpha·Oct 28, 2026
Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Activity

Utz Brands shares rose after entering into an agreement to be acquired by Intersnack, a privately held European leader in savory snacks. Shares of health care management company Astrana Health declined during the quarter as selling pressure emerged following a strong first half of 2026. We initiated a position in Bank7, given its highly profitable, branch-light model and recent acquisition of Century Bank, which we believe should meaningfully enhance earnings.

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 13, 2026
Mesa Laboratories Announces Restructuring and Savings Plan to Reduce Annualized Costs by Approximately $9.3 Million and Reinvest Approximately $4.3 Million in Profitable Growth

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLAB) (“Mesa,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of critical quality control solutions and life sciences tools, today announced a savings plan (the “Savings Plan”) expected to reduce annualized operating costs by approximately $9.3 million.

Defense World·Oct 7, 2026
Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) Hits New 12-Month High – Should You Buy?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLAB - Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high on Monday. The company traded as high as $139.60 and last traded at $140.8960, with a volume of 78444 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $132.55. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the

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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
$128.25$717.67M153.813.38%1.92%2.59%0.49%
NEOG logoNEOGNeogen Corporation
$11.76$2.56B-45.71-2.71%-6.35%-2.68%—
LFUS logoLFUSLittelfuse, Inc.
$355.72$9.03B241.648.92%1.37%1.47%0.81%
NOVT logoNOVTNovanta Inc.
$135.15$4.81B90.083.3%6%4.9%—
RGEN logoRGENRepligen Corporation
$173.49$9.79B-831.2916.36%-1.47%-0.56%—
TRMB logoTRMBTrimble Inc.
$54.11$12.61B-80.32-2.61%-4.08%-2.91%—

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 $249.1M in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 3094% more than the $7.8M of fiscal year 1997.

How fast is Mesa Laboratories, Inc. growing?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) grew revenue by 3.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is MLAB profitable?

Yes. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) earned $4.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MLAB pay dividends?

Yes. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays a dividend that yields 0.49% at the current price, a small yield.

What is MLAB's return on equity?

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) had a return on equity (ROE) of 2.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

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

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) generated $56.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

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

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