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Core Laboratories NV (CLB) Sharpe Ratio: -0.11

Equity · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Core Laboratories Inc. specializes in reservoir description and production enhancement services for the oil and gas industry globally, with operations in two segments: Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement. The company offers a range of services, including laboratory analyses, field services, and products for oil and gas reservoirs, supporting enhanced recovery and various energy projects, marketed through sales representatives, seminars, trade shows, and advertising.

CLB's Sharpe Ratio of -0.11 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates -0.11 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 27, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

CLB Sharpe Ratio Rank

CLB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38.739
Below Average

CLB ranks above 38.7% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

CLB Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows CLB's Sharpe Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.43 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.43 to 1.08
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.08 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.23+
  • Median: 0.17 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Core Laboratories NV's Sharpe Ratio with other stocks in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry across multiple time periods, showing how CLB's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Jun 27, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
NESRNational Energy Services Reunited Corp.6.86
EFXTEnerflex Ltd.5.02
TTITETRA Technologies, Inc.3.82
KGSKodiak Gas Services Inc.3.77
FETForum Energy Technologies, Inc.3.03
SUBCYSubsea 7 SA ADR2.97
THTarget Hospitality Corp.2.97
WTTRSelect Energy Services, Inc.2.91
FTITechnipFMC plc2.63
SNDSmart Sand, Inc.2.49
CLBCore Laboratories NV-0.11

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows CLB's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when CLB consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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