What Is Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $60.72. Trading at $94.95, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -36.1%), as 7 of 12 models suggest limited further upside. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $128.99 (+35.9%), versus EPV at $3.12 (-96.7%). This +132.6% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV, EROIC lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About MLAB?
12 of 13 models are currently active for MLAB. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates MLAB's intrinsic value at $93.45, implying -1.6% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does MLAB Rank in Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control?
Among 16 Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control stocks, MLAB ranks #7 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.3 places MLAB in the top tier.
Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s positioning within the Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control segment means that working capital efficiency plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including reshoring and supply chain localization — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is MLAB a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns MLAB a score of 37/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Mesa Laboratories, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Mesa Laboratories, Inc. earns a quality score of 8.3/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +132.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every MLAB valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across MLAB's 12 active models, average confidence is 56%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →