Proto Labs (Proto Labs) GF Value Rank

: 10 (As of Today)

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Proto Labs has the GF Value Rank of 10.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank Distribution

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Proto Labs (Proto Labs) Business Description

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Address

5540 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain, MN, USA, 55359

Website

https://www.protolabs.com

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. Proto Labs uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing 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. The majority of its revenue is derived from the United States of America.

Executives

Oleg Ryaboy	officer: Chief Technology Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Robert Bodor	officer: Chief Technology Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Baker Arthur R. Iii	officer: Chief Technology Officer	14000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344-2290
Daniel Schumacher	officer: Chief Financial Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Stacy Greiner	director	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Michael R. Kenison	officer: VP and GM of the America's	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
John B Goodman	director	3500 LYMAN BLVD, CHASKA MN 55379
Victoria M Holt	director, officer: President and CEO	PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PA 15272
Ranier Gawlick	director	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Sven Wehrwein	director
John Way	officer: Chief Financial Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Moonhie Chin	director	AUTODESK, INC., 111 MCINNIS PARKWAY, SAN RAFAEL CA 94903
Bjoern Klaas	officer: VP and Mng Director-PL Europe	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
John B. Tumelty	officer: Managing Dir.-Proto Labs, Ltd.	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Sujeet Chand	director	ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC., 1201 SOUTH SECOND STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53204