Proto Labs, Inc.
PRLBIndustrialsNASDAQMetal Fabrication
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Daily timeframeProto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. The $1.95B market capitalization puts PRLB squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers manufacturing services, such as molding, computer numerical control machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal to developers, engineers, and supply chain teams.
Market Cap
$1.95B
Beta
1.42
P/E (TTM)
64.63
P/E (Fwd)
34.11
EPS (TTM)
$1.26
EPS (Fwd)
$2.39
ROE
4.5%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$142.8M
Total Debt
$2.2M
Free CF
$41.8M
52W Change
62.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PRLB stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, PRLB finished 11.73% above its 150-day moving average ($70.34) and 19.53% above its 200-day moving average ($65.75). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PRLB overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, PRLB's RSI(14) was 20.0, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Proto Labs, Inc. holds $142.8M in cash against $2.2M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company generates $41.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 4.5% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $488.4M (2022) to $533.1M (2025).
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. At over 50x earnings, PRLB carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PRLB's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.