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Mesa Laboratories vs Hurco Companies: MLAB and HURC compared
Mesa Laboratories is the larger company: $60.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $47.3M for Hurco Companies (Q3 FY26). Hurco Companies is growing faster (+3% against +1% a year earlier). Mesa Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 4.9%.
Where the money goes: MLAB and HURC
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) · Q1 FY27
Mesa Laboratories, Q1 FY27: revenue $60.1M (+1% year over year), operating margin 11.7%, net earnings $2.8M, operating cash flow $14.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Hurco Companies (HURC) · Q3 FY26
Hurco Companies, Q3 FY26: revenue $47.3M (+3% year over year), operating margin 4.9%, net earnings $2.3M, operating cash flow $3.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) | Hurco Companies (HURC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $60.1M | $47.3M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +3% |
| Gross margin | 64.9% | 27.9% |
| Operating margin | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Net earnings | $2.8M | $2.3M |
| Net margin | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $14.7M | $3.8M |
| Free cash flow | $14.2M | $3.5M |
| Market value | $737M | — |
| P/E | 153.6× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $125.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Hurco Companies
- Computerized Machine Tools: $38.0M (80%)
- Service Parts: $6.7M (14%)
- Service Fees: $2.1M (4%)
- Computer Control Systems and Software: $523K (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Mesa Laboratories or Hurco Companies?
Mesa Laboratories is the larger company: $60.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $47.3M for Hurco Companies (Q3 FY26).
Is Mesa Laboratories or Hurco Companies growing faster?
Hurco Companies is growing faster (+3% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Mesa Laboratories or Hurco Companies?
Mesa Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 4.9%.
More: Mesa Laboratories earnings · how Mesa Laboratories makes money · Hurco Companies earnings · how Hurco Companies makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.