Proto LabsWBO:PRLB -0.30%68 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06% as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,838 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 58.46% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Proto Labs's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.06%.
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Proto Labs Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
WBO:PRLB vs RYZ, WOR, MEC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's Net Debt Paydown 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.06% mean?
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.06% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1179 out of 2838 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Proto Labs' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Proto Labs' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.06% is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1179 out of 2838 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1179 out of 2838 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Proto Labs in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. Proto Labs's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06%, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. 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 €38.65, compared to a current price of €66.80 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06%, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.06% as of Jul. 05, 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 €66.80 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.65.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.06% (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: €38.65 vs. price of €66.80 (72.8% above fair value)
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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