Proto LabsWBO:PRLB -1.47%62 OCF Yield % is 3.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.74. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,069 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 55.95% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's OCF 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 3.84 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, Proto Labs' OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.83 to 11.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1352 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Proto Labs' OCF Yield % too high?
Proto Labs' current OCF Yield % of 3.84 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 11.64. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.95. Proto Labs' value of 3.84 is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1352 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' OCF Yield % compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1352 out of 3069 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Proto Labs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.95. Proto Labs' value of 3.84 is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Proto Labs' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.83 to 11.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 2.95, 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 OCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.95, based on 3,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current OCF Yield % of 3.84 is 30.2% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current OCF Yield % is 3.84, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.74. 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 €38.42, compared to a current price of €70.20 — trading 82.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.84, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 30.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.95. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current OCF Yield % is 3.84 as of Jun. 28, 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 €70.20 is trading 82.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.42.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
OCF Yield %: 3.84 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: €38.42 vs. price of €70.20 (82.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1352 of 3069)
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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