Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Proto Labs Inc stock (PRLB) is currently trading at $59.82. Proto Labs Inc PE ratio is 63.35. Proto Labs Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.49. Analyst consensus price target for PRLB is $71.67. WallStSmart rates PRLB as Underperform.
- PRLB PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- PRLB intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- PRLB fair value vs current price
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- Is PRLB undervalued or overvalued?
- Proto Labs Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PRLB Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PRLB analyst price target and Smart Rating
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PRLB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)
PRLB trades 464% above its Graham fair value of $11.90, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) Key Strengths (2)
93.28% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.97x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) Areas to Watch (8)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Earnings barely growing at 4.20%
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.49x sales
Solid revenue growth at 12.10% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.97) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.71), Price/Sales (2.49) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.10%, EPS Growth at 4.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.16%, Operating Margin at 5.67%, Profit Margin at 3.98%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.16% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
PRLB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PRLB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.49x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.65x (28th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 16.19x set in Oct 2013, and 120% above its historical low of 1.13x in Oct 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.7x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) · INDUSTRIALS › METAL FABRICATION
The Big Picture
Proto Labs Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 533M with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 8M in free cash flow and 16M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 3.2% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Proto Labs Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 63.4x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Proto Labs Inc.
Bottom Line
Proto Labs Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Proto Labs Inc(PRLB)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
METAL FABRICATION
USA
Proto Labs, Inc., is an e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer of custom prototypes and on-demand production parts around the world. The company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.