Core Labs Nv: (NYSE: CLB)

$146.44

1.83 (1.27%)

Volume 267,089

May 17 04:02 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		144.96 - 147.04
	
		52wk Low - High
		94.72 - 147.16
	
		Previous Close
		144.61
	
		Avg. Volume
		255,268
	
		Industry
		OIL-FIELD SVCS
	
		Market Cap
		6.75 B
	
		Div - Yield
		1.28 - 0.87
	
		Beta
		0.82
	
		PE (Forward)
		28.06
	
		Current Year Est.
		5.22
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		0.00%
	
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                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
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                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
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                                                                        500
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            28.06
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.56
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            5.22
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            1.31
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            1.31
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            0.00%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            07-17-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            4.66
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            18.00%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Based in the Netherlands, Core Laboratories provides geological and environmental analysis services and manufactures precise measurement equipment. The company provides basic and advanced reservoir rock and fluid analyses and other geological services to the oil industry. It provides information that helps oil companies make decisions regarding the presence and amount of hydrocarbon accumulations.  The company's manufacturing operations include the design and production of laboratory equipment used in the petroleum industry.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	1.31	1.34	5.22	6.01
Number of Estimates	6	8	9	8
Low Estimate	1.30	1.31	5.10	5.85
High Estimate	1.32	1.37	5.35	NA
Year Ago EPS	1.14	1.13	4.48	5.22
EPS Growth	15.20%	18.14%	16.49%	15.21%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
CORE LABS NV	CLB	146.44
DAWSON GEOPHYS	DWSN	38.18
EXTERRAN HLDGS	EXH	29.45
EXTERRAN PTNRS	EXLP	28.80
GEOPHYSIQUE-ADR	CGG	25.49
GULFMARK OFFSHR	GLF	46.45
HORNBECK OFFSHR	HOS	52.97
NEWPARK RESOUR	NR	11.38
BAKER-HUGHES	BHI	47.53
BASIC EGY SVCS	BAS	13.92

Sector:Oils-Energy>> Industry:OIL-FIELD SVCS

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Zacks Commentary

Core Lab Touches 52-Week High

May 13, 2013

Earnings Acceleration Can Forecast Big Moves Ahead

Apr, 23 2013 00:00

Core Lab Posts Stellar 1Q Earnings

Apr 18, 2013

Exterran Upgraded to Strong Buy

Mar 21, 2013

Halliburton Hikes Dividend

Feb 21, 2013

Core Lab Reports Stellar 4Q

Jan 31, 2013

Core Labs Hikes Dividend by 14.2%

Jan 14, 2013

Core Labs Beats EPS, Gives 4Q View

Oct 18, 2012

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Financials

EPS TTM	4.66
Sales	981
Net Income	219
Price/Earnings	31.42
Price/Book	35.91
Price/Cash Flow	28.92
Price/Sales	6.69

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News

3 Factors Keeping Oil Above $90 a Barrel - TheMotleyFool

May 19, 2013

Core Laboratories (CLB) Showing Bullish Technicals But Could Fall Through $143.00 Support - Freshbrewedmedia

May 16, 2013

Core Laboratories (CLB) Trading Near $143.13 Support Level - Freshbrewedmedia

May 10, 2013

1 Oil Stock to Buy This May - TheMotleyFool

May 7, 2013

Possible Bearish Inside Day Candle Pattern Detected for Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner

May 7, 2013

2 Oil Companies That See the Industry Going in Different Directions - TheMotleyFool

May 3, 2013

Bullish Moving Average Cross by Core Laboratories (CLB) - Financial News Network Online - Moving Average Crossovers

May 3, 2013

Potential Core Laboratories (CLB) Trade Targets 22.91% Return - Freshbrewedmedia

May 3, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.57
ABR (Last Week)	2.57
# of recs in ABR	7
Average Target Price	136.00
Industry Rank by ABR	189 out of 265
Rank in Industry	8 out of 32

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Day Low - High	144.96 - 147.04
52wk Low - High	94.72 - 147.16
Previous Close	144.61
Avg. Volume	255,268
Industry	OIL-FIELD SVCS
Market Cap	6.75 B
Div - Yield	1.28 - 0.87
Beta	0.82
PE (Forward)	28.06
Current Year Est.	5.22
Quarterly Earnings ESP	0.00%

PE (Forward)	28.06
PEG Ratio	1.56
Current Year Est.	5.22
Current Quarter Estimate	1.31
Most Accurate Estimate	1.31
Earnings ESP	0.00%
Next Earnings Report Date	07-17-2013
EPS Last Year	4.66
Expected Earnings Growth	18.00%

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Core Labs Nv: (NYSE: CLB)

$146.44

1.83 (1.27%)

Volume 267,089

May 17 04:02 PM ET

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Sector:Oils-Energy>> Industry:OIL-FIELD SVCS

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