PRLB Proto Labs PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Proto Labs stock as of Jan 23, 2025 is 42.15. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.95 and the stock price of $40.04 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last 4 quarters average.
PRLB PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Proto Labs for the last ten years is 46.13. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 42.15 is 9% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, PRLB's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2020 quarter at 80.74, when the price was $153.4 and the EPS was $1.9. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2017 quarter, when it reached 30.6 with a price of $51.1 and an EPS of $1.67.
Proto Labs PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 88.42% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -47.44% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.03 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 42.44 | -47.44% |
| 2020 | 80.74 | 88.42% |
| 2019 | 42.85 | 7.91% |
| 2018 | 39.71 | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 53.09 | 67.48% |
| 2016 | 31.7 | -10.91% |
| 2015 | 35.58 | -14.18% |
| 2014 | 41.46 | -18.45% |
PRLB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PRLB is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PRLB PE vs peers
PRLB's PE ratio is above its peer stocks KAI and JBTM.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JBTM JBT Marel Corp. | 6.88 | $4.11B |
| AIN Albany International Corp | 25.17 | $2.53B |
| KAI Kadant Inc | 38.57 | $4.44B |
| PRLB Proto Labs Inc | 42.15 | $981.38M |
| DDD 3D Systems Corp | N/A | $412.29M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Proto Labs's PE ratio?
PRLB's price to earnings ratio is 42.15 as of Jan 23, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Proto Labs (PRLB)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PRLB stock has a PE ratio of 43.83.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Proto Labs (PRLB)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PRLB stock has a PE ratio of 51.63.
What is the highest PE ratio for PRLB?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 80.74.
How does the current PE ratio for PRLB compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PRLB is 9% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is PRLB's PE ratio calculated (Proto Labs PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 23, 2025), Proto Labs's share price is $40.04. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.95. Therefore, Proto Labs's price to earnings ratio for today is 42.15. PE RATIO(42.15) = STOCK PRICE($40.04) / TTM EPS($0.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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