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PRLBProto Labs, Inc.
$89.13$2.1B
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Proto Labs, Inc.

PRLB
NYSE · Metal Fabrication
$89.13
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.12B
P/E101.3x
52W High$93.00
Volume175.24K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating Revenue Growth Masks Network Margin Dilution

Proto Labs is executing a strategic pivot toward larger customers, evidenced by revenue growth accelerating to 10.6% YoY in 2026Q2, the strongest since 2024Q1. Gross margin expanded to 46.4% from 44.3% a year earlier, and operating leverage is materializing wi...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

PRLB price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+254% Peers

P/E is 254% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 88 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 88% of market)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 31

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PRLB+73.57%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
PRLB+75.31%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
PRLB+249.53%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.77%
5-Year Return
PRLB+24.45%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.25%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
101.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
40.3x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
33.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.8%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
101.3x
59.0x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
33.6x
14.7x
100th· High
Price/FCF
35.5x
20.6x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$17.30-80.6%
Base (Fair)$28.81-67.2%
Bull$27.02-69.7%
$17.30 Bear$28.81 Base$27.02 Bull
Current Market Price: $89.13
Trades at a 209.4% premium to Base DCF ($28.81)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$533M+6.4% YoY
Net income
$21M+28.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$60M-13.1% YoY
Operating margin
4.9%-0.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)3.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)3.2%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 31, 2026
$0.60+13.2%
vs $0.53
$149M+3.3%
vs $145M
Q2 2026
May 1, 2026
$0.54+35.0%
vs $0.40
$139M+3.0%
vs $135M
Q1 2026
Feb 6, 2026
$0.44+25.7%
vs $0.35
$136M+5.8%
vs $129M
Q4 2025
Oct 31, 2025
$0.47+20.5%
vs $0.39
$135M+4.9%
vs $129M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·Sep 4, 2026
Protolabs Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List

[url="]Protolabs[/url] (NYSE: PRLB), the world's leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced it has been recognized as one of America's

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 4, 2026
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Proto Labs (PRLB) This Year?

Here is how Proto Labs (PRLB) and VAT Group AG - Unsponsored ADR (VACNY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Business Wire·Sep 4, 2026
Protolabs Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world's leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced it has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Businesses by Business Insider. The digital manufacturer was recognized for its extensive library of patents for manufacturing technology, ongoing investment in research and development, and strong peer sentiment as a cutting-edge leader within the industry.Protolabs' innovation is supported by a strong in.

Defense World·Sep 2, 2026
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Invests $774,000 in Proto Labs, Inc. $PRLB

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new stake in shares of Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 9,500 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $774,000. Other

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PRLB against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PRLB logoPRLBProto Labs, Inc.Current
$89.13$2.12B101.286.44%3.98%3.17%—
SSYS logoSSYSStratasys Ltd.
$8.03$697.12M-6.27-3.73%-21.05%-13.8%—
XMTR logoXMTRXometry, Inc.
$105.01$5.65B-86.0725.87%-3.82%-8.63%—
MTLS logoMTLSMaterialise N.V.
$7.99$467.86M53.99-3.63%4.83%5.4%—
NNDM logoNNDMNano Dimension Ltd.
$1.57$330.5M-1.1577.3%-134.86%-30.72%—
PTC logoPTCPTC Inc.
$140.40$16.22B23.0919.18%41.43%32.64%—

Compare PRLB vs Peers

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SSYS

Most directly comparable listed peer for PRLB.

Scale Benchmark

vs ADSK

Larger-name benchmark to compare PRLB against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SSYS, XMTR, MTLS, NNDM

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PRLB SEC Filings & Documents

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 31, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 20, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 16, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 31, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 1, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 31, 2025·SEC

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PRLB Frequently Asked Questions

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Proto Labs, Inc.'s revenue?

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) reported $560.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1179% increase from $43.8M in 2009.

How fast is Proto Labs, Inc. growing?

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) grew revenue by 6.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is PRLB profitable?

Yes, Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is profitable, generating $30.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is PRLB's return on equity?

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Proto Labs, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) generated $62.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PRLB back in 2009?

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