Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) ROCE %: 6.46% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:PRZ Proto Labs Inc STU:PRZ
71 GF Score
Price €64.80
GF Value €38.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Proto Labs ROCE %?

Proto Labs STU:PRZ -1.14% 71 ROCE % is 6.46% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Proto Labs's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.46%.

Proto Labs  (STU:PRZ) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Proto Labs ROCE % Related Terms

Proto Labs ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's ROCE % 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.

Proto Labs ROCE % Chart

Proto Labs Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Proto Labs Quarterly Data
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Proto Labs ROCE % Calculation

Proto Labs's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=22.376/( ( (710.054 - 50.874) + (651.956 - 57.22) )/ 2 )
=22.376/( (659.18+594.736)/ 2 )
=22.376/626.958
=3.57 %

Proto Labs's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=38.96/( ( (651.956 - 57.22) + (673.461 - 61.175) )/ 2 )
=38.96/( ( 594.736 + 612.286 )/ 2 )
=38.96/603.511
=6.46 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.46% mean?
Proto Labs (STU:PRZ) has a ROCE % of 6.46% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Proto Labs' ROCE % too high?
Proto Labs' current ROCE % is 6.46%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.00. Proto Labs' value of 6.46% is 7.7% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' ROCE % of 6.46% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.00. Proto Labs' value of 6.46% is 7.7% 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 ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.00, based on 3,029 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proto Labs's current ROCE % of 6.46% is 7.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current ROCE % is 6.46%. 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 ROCE % is 6.46% and 7.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.00. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (STU:PRZ), the current ROCE % is 6.46% 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:

  • ROCE %: 6.46%
  • GF Value™: €38.20 vs. price of €64.80 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.7% below the Industrial Products median

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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