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Proto LabsPRLB -0.58%67 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $3.24 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRLB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,155 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 50.77% on this metric.
Proto Labs's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.63.
Proto Labs's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.24.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Proto Labs was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proto Labs's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PRLB'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.7 Med: 14.65 Max: 38.6
Current: 10.7
During the past 13 years, Proto Labs's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 38.60% per year. The lowest was -23.70% per year. And the median was 14.65% per year.
PRLB's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 50.77% of 2155
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs PRLB: 10.70
Proto Labs Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Proto Labs Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
PRLB vs RYZ, WOR, IIIN: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Proto Labs Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share 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 $3.24
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $3.24 mean?
Proto Labs (PRLB) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $3.24 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1061 out of 2155 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Proto Labs' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Proto Labs' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $3.24. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10. Proto Labs' value of $3.24 is 67.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1061 out of 2155 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1061 out of 2155 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Proto Labs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10. Proto Labs' value of $3.24 is 67.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Industrial Products companies is 10.10, based on 2,155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $3.24 is 67.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $3.24. 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 $46.43, compared to a current price of $80.56 — trading 73.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $3.24 and 67.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 10.10. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (PRLB), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $3.24 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 $80.56 is trading 73.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.43.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRLB:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $3.24
GF Value™: $46.43 vs. price of $80.56 (73.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1061 of 2155)
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 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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