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5.0
Consider Buy

Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)

Industrials / Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

S&P SmallCap 600

$58.11

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 3 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#574out of 1127 in Industrials

Is Proto Labs Inc a Good Investment in 2026?

Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) scores 5.0 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates Proto Labs Inc as Attractive (6/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. Proto Labs Inc ranks #574 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E66.3ROE3.2Market Cap1B

Valuation

Trades at 66x earnings — above sector median of 25x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Limited Data

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Limited Data

Earnings yield + return on capital

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) scores 5.0 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 66x earnings — above sector median of 25x.
What is Proto Labs Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Proto Labs Inc's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PRLB overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for PRLB. Trades at 66x earnings — above sector median of 25x.
How does PRLB compare to other Industrials stocks?
Proto Labs Inc ranks #574 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 51% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about PRLB?
AlphaStocks evaluates PRLB using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.0/10.

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