Proto LabsSTU:PRZ -1.14%71 Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates STU:PRZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,075 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 80.23% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Proto Labs's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.51.
Proto Labs has a current ratio of 3.51. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proto Labs's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PRZ'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 3.91 Max: 6.74
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, Proto Labs's highest Current Ratio was 6.74. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 3.91.
STU:PRZ's Current Ratio is ranked better than 80.23% of 3075
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs STU:PRZ: 3.51
Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Proto Labs Current Ratio Related Terms
Proto Labs Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Current Ratio 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.
STU:PRZ vs RYZ, WOR, MEC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) has a Current Ratio of 3.51 as of Mar. 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.91. Over the past decade, Proto Labs' Current Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 6.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #608 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Proto Labs' Current Ratio too high?
Proto Labs' current Current Ratio of 3.51 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 6.74. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Proto Labs' value of 3.51 is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #608 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Current Ratio compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #608 out of 3075 companies for Current Ratio. This places Proto Labs in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Proto Labs' value of 3.51 is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Proto Labs' own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 6.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Proto Labs has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 3,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current Current Ratio of 3.51 is 79.1% above 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.91. 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 (STU:PRZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.20, compared to a current price of €64.80 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 79.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (STU:PRZ), the current Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Mar. 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 (STU:PRZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.80 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.20.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PRZ:
Current Ratio: 3.51 (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.91)
GF Value™: €38.20 vs. price of €64.80 (69.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Industrial Products median (#608 of 3075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PRZ 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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