MLAB:NGS-Mesa Laboratories Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 118.6

Change

+0.49 (+0.41)%

Market Cap

USD 0.50B

Volume

0.02M

Analyst Target

USD 271.50
Analyst Rating

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About

Mesa Laboratories Inc designs, manufactures and markets quality control instruments and disposable products and also manufactures and markets biological indicators and distributes chemical indicators.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.20% 82% B 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.15% 50% F 6% D-
Total Return 13.35% 82% B 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -24.43% 50% F 31% F
Dividend Return 0.41% 33% F 3% F
Total Return -24.03% 50% F 30% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -52.18% 36% F 26% F
Dividend Return 1.29% 33% F 5% F
Total Return -50.89% 36% F 25% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -13.14% 43% F 24% F
Dividend Return -12.86% 48% F 23% F
Total Return 0.28% 25% F 9% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.97% 100% F 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return -51.51% 22% F 20% F
Market Capitalization 0.50B 79% B- 66% D+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 44.80 8% 1%
Price/Book Ratio 1.41 78% 59%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.37 42% 13%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.89 33% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.24% 75% 59%
Return on Invested Capital -4.91% 59% 44%
Return on Assets 0.13% 67% 61%
Debt to Equity Ratio 46.58% 44% 43%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.