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Proto LabsPRLB -3.30%67 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.22 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2022% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates PRLB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,024 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks worse than 54.89% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-20), Proto Labs's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.22. The stock price of Proto Labs is $82.08. Therefore, Proto Labs's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proto Labs's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PRLB'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.99 Max: 5.06
Current: 1.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Proto Labs was 5.06. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.99.
PRLB's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 54.89% of 2024
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs PRLB: 1.94
Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Proto Labs's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
82.08
/
42.215730066176
=
1.94
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Proto Labs Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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, MEC: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Proto Labs Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.22 mean?
Proto Labs (PRLB) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.22 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. This is 2022% above median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Proto Labs' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.70 to 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1111 out of 2024 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Proto Labs' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Proto Labs' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.22 is 2022% above median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 5.06. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.70. Proto Labs' value of $42.22 is 2383.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1111 out of 2024 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below 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' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1111 out of 2024 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Proto Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.70. Proto Labs' value of $42.22 is 2383.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Proto Labs' own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.70 to 5.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.70, 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $42.22 is 2383.5% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.22, which is 2022% above median its own 10-year median of 1.99. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.22, which is 2022% above median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 2383.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (PRLB), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $42.22 as of Aug. 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 (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:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $42.22 (2022% above median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: $46.27 vs. price of $82.08 (77.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2383.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1111 of 2024)
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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