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Ranger Energy Services vs Core Laboratories: RNGR and CLB compared
Ranger Energy Services is the larger company: $176M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $132M for Core Laboratories (Q3 2026). Ranger Energy Services is growing faster (+26% against -2% a year earlier). Core Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.1% against 6.7%.
Where the money goes: RNGR and CLB
Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) · Q2 2026
Ranger Energy Services, Q2 2026: revenue $176M (+26% year over year), operating margin 6.7%, net earnings $6.9M, operating cash flow $26.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) | Core Laboratories (CLB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $176M | $132M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +26% | -2% |
| Operating margin | 6.7% | 9.1% |
| Net earnings | $6.9M | $5.4M |
| Net margin | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $26.4M | $5.0M |
| Free cash flow | $20.0M | $1.7M |
Where the revenue comes from
Ranger Energy Services
- High Specification Rigs: $113M (64%)
- Processing Solutions and Ancillary Services: $44.5M (25%)
- Wireline Services: $18.6M (11%)
Core Laboratories
- Service: $96.0M (73%)
- Product: $36.1M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Ranger Energy Services or Core Laboratories?
Ranger Energy Services is the larger company: $176M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $132M for Core Laboratories (Q3 2026).
Is Ranger Energy Services or Core Laboratories growing faster?
Ranger Energy Services is growing faster (+26% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Ranger Energy Services or Core Laboratories?
Core Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.1% against 6.7%.
More: Ranger Energy Services earnings · how Ranger Energy Services makes money · Core Laboratories earnings · how Core Laboratories makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.