PRLB (Proto Labs) Deferred Tax: $11.0 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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PRLB Proto Labs Inc PRLB
67 GF Score
Price $82.08
GF Value $46.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Proto Labs Deferred Tax?

Proto Labs PRLB -3.30% 67 Deferred Tax is $11.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRLB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Proto Labs's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.7 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.0 Mil.

Proto Labs Deferred Tax Historical Data

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Proto Labs Deferred Tax Chart

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Proto Labs Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.0 Mil.


* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of $11.0 Mil mean?
Proto Labs (PRLB) has a Deferred Tax of $11.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Proto Labs.
Is Proto Labs' Deferred Tax too high?
Proto Labs' current Deferred Tax is $11.0 Mil. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Deferred Tax compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' Deferred Tax of $11.0 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 Deferred Tax for an Industrial Products company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Deferred Tax 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 Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Proto Labs. Proto Labs's current Deferred Tax is $11.0 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 $46.27, compared to a current price of $82.08 — trading 77.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $11.0 Mil. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (PRLB), the current Deferred Tax is $11.0 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 $82.08 is trading 77.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.27. GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PRLB:

  • Deferred Tax: $11.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $46.27 vs. price of $82.08 (77.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 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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