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Core Laboratories vs Natural Gas Services Group: CLB and NGS compared
Core Laboratories is the larger company: $132M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $51.4M for Natural Gas Services Group (Q2 2026). Natural Gas Services Group is growing faster (+24% against -2% a year earlier). Natural Gas Services Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 9.1%.
Where the money goes: CLB and NGS
Core Laboratories (CLB) · Q3 2026
Core Laboratories, Q3 2026: revenue $132M (-2% year over year), operating margin 9.1%, net earnings $5.4M, operating cash flow $5.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) · Q2 2026
Natural Gas Services Group, Q2 2026: revenue $51.4M (+24% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $3.8M, operating cash flow $25.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Core Laboratories (CLB) | Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $132M | $51.4M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +24% |
| Operating margin | 9.1% | 19.3% |
| Net earnings | $5.4M | $3.8M |
| Net margin | 4.1% | 7.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.0M | $25.4M |
| Free cash flow | $1.7M | $6.6M |
Where the revenue comes from
Core Laboratories
- Service: $96.0M (73%)
- Product: $36.1M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Core Laboratories or Natural Gas Services Group?
Core Laboratories is the larger company: $132M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $51.4M for Natural Gas Services Group (Q2 2026).
Is Core Laboratories or Natural Gas Services Group growing faster?
Natural Gas Services Group is growing faster (+24% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Core Laboratories or Natural Gas Services Group?
Natural Gas Services Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 9.1%.
More: Core Laboratories earnings · how Core Laboratories makes money · Natural Gas Services Group earnings · how Natural Gas Services Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.