Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB)
Company Info
US59064R1095
59064R109
Jan 25, 1995
Highlights
$570.83M
-$0.37
$178.84M
$109.04M
$30.84M
$83.24 - $154.70
$128.33
4.93%
4.55
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) returned -23.49% year-to-date (YTD) and -8.34% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MLAB returned 1.53% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
MLAB
-23.49%
-12.56%
-13.87%
-8.34%
-21.26%
-17.23%
1.53%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MLAB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.41% | 1.35% | -14.87% | -2.87% | -12.56% | -23.49% | |||||||
| 2024 | -12.55% | 19.35% | 0.49% | -3.33% | -9.65% | -9.33% | 31.98% | 16.88% | -2.86% | -12.18% | 2.86% | 12.57% | 26.56% |
| 2023 | 17.04% | -9.18% | -1.01% | -4.70% | -22.14% | -0.76% | 0.12% | 11.55% | -26.71% | -10.70% | -8.85% | 22.72% | -36.64% |
| 2022 | -13.34% | -10.14% | -0.18% | -16.18% | -1.98% | -2.54% | 4.57% | -19.80% | -17.58% | -6.12% | 28.08% | -1.75% | -49.18% |
| 2021 | -3.31% | -1.83% | -10.45% | 2.11% | -0.98% | 10.20% | 8.61% | -9.31% | 13.28% | 1.10% | 1.06% | 6.25% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 5.23% | -8.76% | -5.52% | 5.27% | 11.10% | -17.96% | 9.29% | 3.86% | 3.59% | 2.61% | 4.02% | 5.48% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 8.70% | 1.64% | 0.18% | 2.69% | 5.56% | -2.14% | 3.00% | -12.03% | 7.48% | -4.21% | 2.87% | 6.53% | 20.01% |
| 2018 | 13.85% | -7.32% | 13.31% | 13.39% | -5.39% | 32.69% | -4.19% | -0.65% | -7.54% | -1.58% | 21.25% | -5.85% | 68.27% |
| 2017 | -2.94% | 5.07% | -1.86% | 13.95% | 11.93% | -8.33% | 0.85% | -5.40% | 9.34% | 6.78% | -15.50% | -7.64% | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 4.52% | -13.33% | 7.08% | 4.60% | -1.98% | 24.71% | -5.99% | -2.68% | 1.78% | 10.39% | -1.61% | -1.06% | 24.12% |
| 2015 | -1.47% | -2.82% | -2.26% | 17.58% | 4.16% | 0.73% | 16.47% | 4.85% | 2.77% | 0.40% | -3.12% | -8.04% | 29.59% |
| 2014 | 2.15% | 9.07% | 3.26% | -5.04% | -6.45% | 4.92% | -8.92% | -6.70% | -18.85% | 32.17% | -3.27% | 4.88% | -0.84% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MLAB is 39, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. provided a 0.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 17 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.80 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 0.80% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 0.39% | 0.20% | 0.22% | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.51% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mesa Laboratories, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.32 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2014 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.61 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.80%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. has a payout ratio of 23.81%, which is below the market average. This means Mesa Laboratories, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mesa Laboratories, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Mesa Laboratories, Inc. was 74.40%, occurring on Nov 13, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Mesa Laboratories, Inc. drawdown is 69.22%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -74.4% | Dec 28, 2021 | 472 | Nov 13, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -64.82% | Jun 18, 1996 | 878 | Feb 16, 2000 | 820 | Dec 17, 2003 | 1698 |
| -43.7% | Jan 10, 2008 | 257 | Mar 25, 2009 | 169 | Dec 29, 2009 | 426 |
| -41.25% | Mar 24, 2014 | 128 | Sep 23, 2014 | 206 | Jul 20, 2015 | 334 |
| -34.53% | Aug 4, 2015 | 131 | Feb 9, 2016 | 81 | Jun 6, 2016 | 212 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Mesa Laboratories, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Mesa Laboratories, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -79.4%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Mesa Laboratories, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MLAB compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. MLAB currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MLAB relative to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, MLAB has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MLAB in comparison with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, MLAB has a P/B value of 3.6. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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