PRLB (Proto Labs) Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $53.3 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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PRLB Proto Labs Inc PRLB
73 GF Score
Price $79.74
GF Value $46.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Proto Labs Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense?

Proto Labs PRLB -0.45% 73 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $53.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRLB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Proto Labs's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($41.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($52.2 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($52.2 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($53.3 Mil).

Proto Labs's annual accounts payable & accrued expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($32.5 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($35.1 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($35.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($41.9 Mil).

Proto Labs Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Proto Labs Annual Data
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Proto Labs Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Calculation

Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.

Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.

It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.

What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $53.3 Mil mean?
Proto Labs (PRLB) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $53.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors.
Is Proto Labs' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Proto Labs' current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $53.3 Mil. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of $53.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for an Industrial Products company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. Proto Labs's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $53.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proto Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs (PRLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.36, compared to a current price of $79.74 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $53.3 Mil. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (PRLB), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is $53.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Proto Labs (PRLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $79.74 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.36. GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PRLB:

  • Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: $53.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $46.36 vs. price of $79.74 (72% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PRLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Proto Labs Business Description

Address 5540 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain, MN, USA, 55359
Proto Labs Inc is an on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The company offers developers and engineers quick-turn production services to reduce the time to market. The Lab uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing, and sheet metal to manufacture custom parts for its clients. The company services clients' needs for prototype solutions, parts for testing procedures, bridge production capabilities during disruptions in manufacturing processes, limited-quantity requests, and end-of-life production support. Geographically, a majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States and the rest from Europe.
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