Proto Labs, Inc.
PRLB
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- Proto Labs operates in a competitive metal fabrication industry, leveraging advanced technology to provide rapid prototyping and manufacturing services, which positions it well against traditional manufacturers.
- Revenue increased by 7% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $149 million.
- Gross margin improved to 46.4%, up from 45.6% in the previous quarter.
- The company's trailing P/E ratio of 78.45 indicates that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
- Net income for 2025 was only $21.241 million, reflecting a modest profit margin of 4.0%.
- Operating margin decreased to 5.67% in Q4 2025, down from 6.54% in Q3 2025.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $2.21B | Enterprise value | $2.07B | Trailing P/E | 73.18 | Forward P/E | 38.62 |
| PEG | 0.86 | Price / book | 3.19 | Beta | 1.38 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 10.6% | Earnings growth | 105.6% | Gross margin | 45.4% | Operating margin | 8.9% |
| Profit margin | 5.4% | ROE | 4.5% | ROA | 3.3% | Debt / equity | 0.00 |
| Current ratio | 3.64 | Free cash flow | $41.78M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $95.50 |
| 52w high | $99.96 | 52w low | $45.10 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $149M | $139M | $136M | $135M | $135M | — |
| Op margin | 8.9% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | — |
| Net income | $9.2M | $8.1M | $6.0M | $7.2M | $4.4M | — |
| Gross margin | 46.4% | 45.6% | 44.2% | 45.3% | 44.3% | — |
| Gross profit | $69.3M | $63.6M | $60.4M | $61.3M | $59.8M | — |
| Operating income | $13.2M | $11.3M | $7.7M | $8.9M | $5.1M | — |
- Revenue +7% vs prior quarter ($149M vs $139M).
- Gross margin 46.4% (was 45.6% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $533M | $501M | $504M | $488M | — |
| Op margin | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% | — |
| Net income | $21.2M | $16.6M | $17.2M | -$103M | — |
| Gross margin | 44.5% | 44.6% | 44.1% | 44.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $237M | $223M | $222M | $215M | — |
| Operating income | $26.2M | $25.5M | $28.4M | $26.9M | — |
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News
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2026-09-18 · Proto Labs Insider Sold Shares Worth $426,035, According to a Recent SEC Filing
2026-09-05 · Proto Labs (PRLB) Could Be 15% Undervalued On Leadership Change And Business Insider Nod
2026-09-05 · The Bull Case For Proto Labs (PRLB) Could Change Following COO Appointment And Innovation Accolade
2026-09-04 · Protolabs Named to Business Insider’s America’s Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List
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