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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

How has PRLB's PE ratio performed in the past

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.

Average
46.13
Median
42.86
Minimum
30.6
Maximum
80.74

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

What is the average PE ratio of PRLB for the past years

The current PE ratio of PRLB is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
43.83
5-year avg
51.63
10-year avg
46.13
15-year avg
N/A

PRLB PE vs peers

What is PRLB's PE ratio compared to its 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 and Sharadar.