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Proto Labs, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $1.9B · Avg Vol: $15M/d

68
StockRank
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Q
65
V
24
M
74
P/E (TTM)
64.6x
ROE
4.5%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Proto Labs has very strong momentum M84 and quality Q65 with a buyback on file, but value at V25 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Proto Labs, Inc. is a pioneer and leader in technology-enabled rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing, providing custom parts through advanced digital processes like 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. The company's significant competitive moat lies in its proprietary software and automated systems that allow for unparalleled speed, quality, and cost-efficiency in producing low-volume custom components for engineers and designers globally. This unique digital manufacturing model addresses critical market needs for rapid product development and iteration.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue488.4M503.9M500.9M533.1M3.0%560.5M582.4M626.5M8.4%
EPS-3.770.660.660.8916.1%1.261.191.2819.9%
Shares26.9M25.7M24.2M23.6M-12.1%23.9M
Debt21.4M5.5M3.5M3.0M-47.7%2.2M
Equity697.6M695.3M670.2M673.9M-1.1%
Op CF62.1M73.3M77.8M74.5M6.3%78.5M
Inv CF-43.1M-4.6M-13.6M-13.4M
Fin CF-27.9M-41.9M-58.5M-40.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+14.1%
71.3576.5981.8387.0892.32Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$81.43
RSI (14)
48.0
52W High
$93.00
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
3.8%24.2
ROE
4.5%30.3
GP/Assets
33.4%81.9
Op. Margin
8.9%54.4
FCF/Assets
6.0%70.0
Piotroski
776.5
Int. Cover
50.0x88.3
D/E Ratio
0.00x94.7
Current Ratio
3.64x87.5
Value
24
P/E (TTM)
64.6x12.9
EV/EBITDA
24.4x22.1
P/FCF
41.4x27.7
P/B
2.8x36.5
P/S
3.5x24.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
74
52W High %
88%74.4
RS 6M
28%87.4
SMA 50/200
1.21x91.6
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%16.5
EPS Rev 12W
+8.2%88.6
EPS Improve
+89%67.6
Q Growth
107%83.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.9B
P/E (Forward)
34.1x
Gross Margin
45.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PRLB are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PRLBProto Labs, Inc.(you)$1.9B68Buy
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc.$2.8B78Buy
RYZRyerson Holding Corporation$1.3B49Hold
IIINInsteel Industries Inc.$590M56Hold
CMCCommercial Metals Company$7.6B79Buy
MLIMueller Industries, Inc.$13.9B85Strong Buy
TGTredegar Corporation$272M86Strong Buy
CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation$23.6B60Hold
ATIATI Inc.$28.7B72Buy
ESABESAB Corporation$4.7B27Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB): Stock Score Summary

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Proto Labs has very strong momentum M84 and quality Q65 with a buyback on file, but value at V25 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

Proto Labs, Inc. is a pioneer and leader in technology-enabled rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing, providing custom parts through advanced digital processes like 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. The company's significant competitive moat lies in its proprietary software and automated systems that allow for unparalleled speed, quality, and cost-efficiency in producing low-volume custom components for engineers and designers globally. This unique digital manufacturing model addresses critical market needs for rapid product development and iteration.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$81.43
Market Cap$1.9B
P/E (TTM)64.63
P/E (Forward)34.11
Price/Book2.82
Return on Equity4.5%
Return on Invested Capital3.8%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin45.4%
Operating Margin8.9%
Revenue Growth10.6%
Free Cash Flow$46M

Proto Labs, Inc. operates in the Metal Fabrication industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proto Labs, Inc.’s (PRLB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (24), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Proto Labs, Inc. have an economic moat?
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Proto Labs, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Proto Labs, Inc. in?
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Metal Fabrication industry (United States).