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Proto LabsWBO:PRLB -0.99%66 Receivables Turnover is 1.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,028 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks better than 80.09% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Proto Labs's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €120.5 Mil. Proto Labs's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €70.7 Mil.
Hence, Proto Labs's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70.
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Proto Labs Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Proto Labs Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.70 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #603 out of 3028 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Proto Labs' Receivables Turnover too high?
Proto Labs' current Receivables Turnover is 1.70. The Industrial Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Proto Labs' value of 1.70 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #603 out of 3028 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Receivables Turnover compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #603 out of 3028 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Proto Labs in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Proto Labs' value of 1.70 is 61.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Industrial Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 3,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current Receivables Turnover of 1.70 is 61.8% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current Receivables Turnover is 1.70. 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 €38.52, compared to a current price of €65.00 — trading 68.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.70 and 61.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.70 as of Mar. 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 €65.00 is trading 68.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.52.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
Receivables Turnover: 1.70
GF Value™: €38.52 vs. price of €65.00 (68.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Industrial Products median (#603 of 3028)
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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