Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) Stock Based Compensation: €12.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:PRLB Proto Labs Inc WBO:PRLB
68 GF Score
Price €66.80
GF Value €38.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Proto Labs Stock Based Compensation?

Proto Labs WBO:PRLB -0.30% 68 Stock Based Compensation is €12.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Proto Labs's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.8 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.9 Mil.

Proto Labs Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Proto Labs Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Proto Labs Stock Based Compensation Chart

Proto Labs Annual Data
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Proto Labs Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 €12.9 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €12.9 Mil mean?
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) has a Stock Based Compensation of €12.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Proto Labs and its competitors.
Is Proto Labs' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Proto Labs' current Stock Based Compensation is €12.9 Mil. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Stock Based Compensation compare to RYZ and WOR?
Proto Labs' Stock Based Compensation of €12.9 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Industrial Products company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Proto Labs and its competitors. Proto Labs's current Stock Based Compensation is €12.9 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 (WBO:PRLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.65, compared to a current price of €66.80 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €12.9 Mil. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current Stock Based Compensation is €12.9 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 (WBO:PRLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €66.80 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.65. GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €12.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €38.65 vs. price of €66.80 (72.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 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

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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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