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Proto LabsWBO:PRLB -1.91%60 EV-to-EBIT is 53.11 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 33.69. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks worse than 81.65% on this metric.
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Proto Labs's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,037.3 Mil.
Proto Labs's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €28.3 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.
Proto Labs EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Proto Labs EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Proto Labs's current Enterprise Value is €1,504.4 Mil.
Proto Labs's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €28.3 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.
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 53.11 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 33.69. Over the past decade, Proto Labs' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.90 to 95.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1935 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Proto Labs' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Proto Labs' current EV-to-EBIT of 53.11 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 33.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.90 to a high of 95.24. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. Proto Labs' value of 53.11 is 176.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1935 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' EV-to-EBIT compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1935 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Proto Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. Proto Labs' value of 53.11 is 176.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Proto Labs' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.90 to 95.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.69 vs. the industry median of 19.18, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.18, based on 2,370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current EV-to-EBIT of 53.11 is 176.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current EV-to-EBIT is 53.11, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 33.69. 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 (WBO:PRLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.82, compared to a current price of €66.85 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 53.11, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 33.69 and 176.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.18. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 53.11 as of Jul. 20, 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 (WBO:PRLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.85 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.82.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
EV-to-EBIT: 53.11 (58% above median its 10-year median of 33.69)
GF Value™: €37.82 vs. price of €66.85 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1935 of 2370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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