Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.47% (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:PRLB Proto Labs Inc WBO:PRLB
62 GF Score
Price €70.20
GF Value €38.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Proto Labs ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Proto Labs WBO:PRLB -1.47% 62 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.47% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Proto Labs's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.81%. Proto Labs's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95. Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.47%.


Proto Labs ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Proto Labs ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Proto Labs ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Proto Labs Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.67 -14.46 1.67 1.73 1.64

Proto Labs Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:PRLB vs RYZ, WOR, MEC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Proto Labs ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2.98% / 1.82
=1.64%

Proto Labs's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.81% / 1.95
=2.47%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.47% mean?
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.47% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors.
Is Proto Labs' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Proto Labs' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.47%. 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' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.47% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Industrial Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. Proto Labs's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.47%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.47%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.47% 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 €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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.47%
  • GF Value™: €38.42 vs. price of €70.20 (82.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PRLB:USA0KRR:UKPRZ:Germany
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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