Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) Research & Development: €36.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PRZ Proto Labs Inc STU:PRZ
71 GF Score
Price €64.80
GF Value €38.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Proto Labs Research & Development?

Proto Labs STU:PRZ -1.14% 71 Research & Development is €36.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PRZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Proto Labs's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.7 Mil.

Proto Labs  (STU:PRZ) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Proto Labs Research & Development Historical Data

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Proto Labs Research & Development Chart

Proto Labs Annual Data
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Proto Labs Quarterly Data
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Proto Labs Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €36.7 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €36.7 Mil mean?
Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) has a Research & Development of €36.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors.
Is Proto Labs' Research & Development too high?
Proto Labs' current Research & Development is €36.7 Mil. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Research & Development compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' Research & Development of €36.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. Proto Labs's current Research & Development is €36.7 Mil. 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 (STU:PRZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.20, compared to a current price of €64.80 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €36.7 Mil. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (STU:PRZ), the current Research & Development is €36.7 Mil 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 (STU:PRZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €64.80 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.20. GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PRZ:

  • Research & Development: €36.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: €38.20 vs. price of €64.80 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PRZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Proto Labs Business Description

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