Proto Labs, Inc.
PRLBIndustrialsNASDAQMetal Fabrication · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Headquartered within the industrials sector, Proto Labs, Inc. focuses on Metal Fabrication services and products. Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. The $1.78B 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
$1.78B
Beta
1.36
P/E (TTM)
70.50
P/E (Fwd)
33.85
EPS (TTM)
$1.06
EPS (Fwd)
$2.21
ROE
3.8%
ROA
2.7%
Cash
$136.3M
Total Debt
$2.6M
Free CF
$46.1M
52W Change
102.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Proto Labs, Inc. holds $136.3M in cash against $2.6M 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. Annual free cash flow of $46.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 3.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.7% 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).
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, PRLB has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. 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.