Proto LabsWBO:PRLB +1.23%66 FCF Yield % is 3.19 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,066 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 68.13% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Proto Labs FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's FCF Yield % 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 (WBO:PRLB) has a FCF Yield % of 3.19 as of Jul. 12, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Proto Labs' FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.87 to 8.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #977 out of 3066 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Proto Labs' FCF Yield % too high?
Proto Labs' current FCF Yield % of 3.19 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 8.67. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Yield % is 0.57. Proto Labs' value of 3.19 is 459.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #977 out of 3066 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' FCF Yield % compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #977 out of 3066 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Proto Labs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.57. Proto Labs' value of 3.19 is 459.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Proto Labs' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.87 to 8.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 0.57, 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 FCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current FCF Yield % of 3.19 is 459.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current FCF Yield % is 3.19, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. 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 €37.76, compared to a current price of €65.65 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.19, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 459.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current FCF Yield % is 3.19 as of Jul. 12, 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 €65.65 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.76.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
FCF Yield %: 3.19 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: €37.76 vs. price of €65.65 (73.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 459.6% above the Industrial Products median (#977 of 3066)
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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