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PRLB Proto Labs PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Proto Labs stock as of Jun 4, 2025 is 62.05. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.61 and the stock price of $37.85 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 38% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.9.

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 46.89. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 62.05 is 32% more 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.

Today
62.05
Average
46.89
Median
42.97
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 PE change Price EPS
2024 59.23 0.34% $39.09 $0.66
2023 59.03 N/A $38.96 $0.66
2022 N/A N/A $25.53 -$3.77
2021 42.44 -47.44% $51.35 $1.21
2020 80.74 88.42% $153.4 $1.9
2019 42.85 7.91% $101.55 $2.37
2018 39.71 -25.2% $112.79 $2.84
2017 53.09 67.48% $103 $1.94
2016 31.7 -10.91% $51.35 $1.62
2015 35.58 -14.18% $63.69 $1.79
2014 41.46 -18.45% $67.16 $1.62
2013 50.84 32.85% $71.18 $1.4
2012 38.27 N/A $39.42 $1.03
2011 N/A N/A N/A $0.75
2010 N/A N/A N/A $0.4

Proto Labs PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 57.44 -3.02% $35.04 $0.61
Dec 2024 59.23 91.56% $39.09 $0.66
Sep 2024 30.92 -2.92% $29.37 $0.95
Jun 2024 31.85 -30.5% $30.89 $0.97
Mar 2024 45.83 -22.36% $35.75 $0.78
Dec 2023 59.03 N/A $38.96 $0.66
Sep 2023 N/A N/A $26.4 -$3.79
Jun 2023 N/A N/A $34.96 -$3.96
Mar 2023 N/A N/A $33.15 -$3.86
Dec 2022 N/A N/A $25.53 -$3.77
Sep 2022 42.86 -21.16% $36.43 $0.85
Jun 2022 54.36 29.49% $47.84 $0.88
Mar 2022 41.98 -1.08% $52.9 $1.26
Dec 2021 42.44 -27.35% $51.35 $1.21
Sep 2021 58.42 -3.26% $66.6 $1.14

PRLB Price vs fair value

How does PRLB's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

PRLB average PE ratio chart

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

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

3-year avg
47.69
5-year avg
53.65
10-year avg
46.89
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 AIN.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
AIN Albany International Corp 26.59 $1.99B
KAI Kadant Inc 33.91 $3.77B
PRLB Proto Labs Inc 62.05 $899.72M
JBTM JBT Marel Corp. N/A $6.16B
DDD 3D Systems Corp N/A $230.54M

Frequently asked questions

What is Proto Labs's PE ratio?

PRLB's price to earnings ratio is 62.05 as of Jun 4, 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 47.69.

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 53.65.

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 32% higher 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 (Jun 4, 2025), Proto Labs's share price is $37.85. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.61. Therefore, Proto Labs's price to earnings ratio for today is 62.05. PE RATIO(62.05) = STOCK PRICE($37.85) / TTM EPS($0.61)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.