Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$68.89 -11.27% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $67.36

Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 45/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $1.64B
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As of 2026-11-03, Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 45/100 at a spot price of $68.89 (-11.27% 1D, market cap $1.64B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, PRLB ranks #284 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), PRLB carries a Roarable D (45/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 87.4x, gross margin of 44.5%, and ROIC of 3.5%. By comparison, RYZ (Ryerson Holding Corporation) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.4%, cap $1.61B) and TSAT (Telesat Corporation and Class B Variable Voting Shares (Class A)) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $1.45B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KALU leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while KALU leads on capital efficiency (7.9% ROIC).

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Per PRLB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001443669), Proto Labs Inc. generated $533.1M in revenue (+6.4% YoY), $21.2M in net income, and $59.7M in free cash flow against $763.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (45/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-5.8% Base Target
$105 Bull$65 Base$51 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PRLB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (45/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY PRLB SCORES 45/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (36% of score)

Altman Z-Score 13.96 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 7/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+10/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 11.2% FCF Margin ($59.7M FCF) & 44.5% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (34.2) create a -16 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
53
Grade C-$91.82-4.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
50
Grade C-$87.73+1.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
48
Grade D$89.41-23% Next Q
Current
45
Grade D$68.89-6.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C- (53) β†’ D (45)Full Audit β†’
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While PRLB currently carries a cautious 45/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($86.07) and Max Pain ($72.33) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $104.96.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL β€’ FY 2025 (10-K)

How PRLB Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$59.7M (11.2% FCF Margin)
Revenue$533.1MGross Profit $237.1M (44.5%)Cost of Sales $296.0MOp Profit $25.1M (4.7%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $212.0MNet Profit$21.2M (4%)Tax/Other $3.9M

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $533.1M
FY24
Rev $500.9M
FY25
Rev $533.1M
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$533.1M44.5%4.7%$21.2M$59.7M3.5%
FY 2024$500.9M44.6%4%$16.6M$68.7M2.7%
FY 2023$533.1M44.5%5.3%$17.2M$73.3M3.5%
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PRLB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +7.07%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $77.64H $77.64L $68.89C $68.89VOL 571.1K
RES: $103.8SUP: $66.26SMA50: $86.07SMA200: $73.38
$103.2$89.73$76.25$62.77$49.29RES $103.8SUP $66.26$68.892026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PRLB)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (PRLB vs. RYZ, TSAT, KALU, HLIO)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) ranks #284 by composite RQD confidence (45/100, grade D) and #221 by equity capitalization ($1.64B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KALU leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while KALU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.9% ROIC and 13.1% gross margin. RYZ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with PRLB at 45/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PRLB ACTIVE
Proto Labs Inc.
D 45/100 87.4x 44.5% 3.5% -11.27% $1.64B Benchmark Subject
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
D+ 54/100 β€” 17.1% -3.4% +0.48% $1.61B /ryz-vs-prlb β†’
TSAT
Telesat Corporation and Class B Variable Voting Shares (Class A)
D 46/100 β€” β€” β€” -5.71% $1.45B /tsat-vs-prlb β†’
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
D 49/100 17.3x 13.1% 7.9% -2.96% $1.90B /kalu-vs-prlb β†’
HLIO
Helios Technologies Inc.
D+ 52/100 46.5x 32.3% 4.7% -3.09% $2.18B /hlio-vs-prlb β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001443669

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) reported GAAP revenue of $533.1M (+6.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $500.9M ) , GAAP net income of $21.2M, operating cash flow of $74.5M, and free cash flow of $59.7M (-13.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, PRLB closed FY2025 with $763.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 13.96, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $533.1M $21.2M $74.5M $59.7M $763.4M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $500.9M $16.6M $77.8M $68.7M $743.5M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $17.2M $73.3M $73.3M β€” β€”

3. PRLB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PRLB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 45/100 at a spot price of $68.89 (-11.27% 1D, market cap $1.64B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, PRLB ranks #284 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PRLB compare to RYZ and TSAT in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), PRLB carries a Roarable D (45/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 87.4x, gross margin of 44.5%, and ROIC of 3.5%. By comparison, RYZ (Ryerson Holding Corporation) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.4%, cap $1.61B) and TSAT (Telesat Corporation and Class B Variable Voting Shares (Class A)) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $1.45B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KALU leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while KALU leads on capital efficiency (7.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PRLB?

Per PRLB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001443669), Proto Labs Inc. generated $533.1M in revenue (+6.4% YoY), $21.2M in net income, and $59.7M in free cash flow against $763.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PRLB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PRLB last traded at $68.89 (-11.27% on volume of 571,127 shares), positioning the stock -19.96% below its 50-day simple moving average ($86.07) and -6.12% below its 200-day simple moving average ($73.38). Across its 52-week range of $46.07 to $99.96, PRLB sits at the 42.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 34.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($60.28 to $77.50).

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How profitable is Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), PRLB converted $533.1M of revenue into a 44.5% gross margin, 4.7% operating margin, and $59.7M in free cash flow (11.2% FCF margin).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 45/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PRLB β€” Proto Labs Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:27:31Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PRLB scores 52 out of 100, grading D+ with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 10 / 20 (ROIC 3.5%; FCF yield 3.21%), Whale 13F Flow at 8 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 9 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 9 / 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16 / 20 (Altman Z 13.96; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The two lowest-scoring pillars, cash engine and institutional/insider flow, point to limited return on invested capital and weak conviction signals in the data. The strongest pillar, the forensic balance sheet, indicates the company's solvency profile is comparatively robust per these metrics. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the balance-sheet strength and the FCF yield; the valuation tradeoff is that the market data show a P/E (TTM) of 87.4 against an ROIC of 3.5%, meaning the price is high relative to the current returns the business generates. The rating's verdict frames the stock as weak on fundamentals per this model, and the shares fell 14.6% in the most recent session per the market data.

Snapshot

MetricValue
Price77.64
Market Cap$1.86B
P/E (TTM)87.4
Forward P/E81.3
EV/EBITDA46.3
EPS (TTM)0.89
Dividend Yield0%
Beta1.0
52-Wk Range$45.1 - $99.96
ROIC %3.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$533.1M$25.1M$21.2MN/A$59.7M$110.8MN/A
FY 2024$500.9M$19.9M$16.6MN/A$68.7M$89.1MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$28.2M$17.2MN/A$73.3MN/AN/A

Per the market data, the operating margin is 4.7%, the net margin is 4%, and the gross margin is 44.5%. ROIC is 3.5%. Per the RQD forensic pillar, the Altman Z-Score is 13.96 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Reported FCF declined from $73.3M in the FY 2023 entry to $59.7M in FY 2025, while revenue rose from $500.9M to $533.1M over the last two reported years.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Risk Watch (RED): A Yahoo Finance headline reports the stock price dropping as Q3 earnings meet valuation doubts.
  • Catalyst (GREEN): A Seeking Alpha headline states that top-line growth could be significant in Q3 but that valuations look unappealing.
  • Market Wire (YELLOW): Investing.com reports William Blair reiterated its rating citing valuation; TradingView reports on the Q3 earnings call; Simply Wall St and TradingKey carry stock analysis and price-action items.
  • The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists the supply chain as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What drove the 14.6% single-session decline, and how does it relate to the Q3 earnings items referenced in the news wire?
  • What are the specific debt and EPS figures, since the reported filings show N/A for debt and EPS in every period?
  • Why does the FY 2023 revenue entry read $0.0M, and is the cash figure for that year available?
  • How do FCF trends across FY 2023 to FY 2025 reconcile with the FCF yield of 3.21%?
  • What is the company's product mix and customer concentration, which the source data does not describe?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PRLB (D+ β€’ RQD 52/100) a Buy at $77.64?

Welcome to the PRLB (Proto Labs Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 52/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Metal Fabrications. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (87.4x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $63.66 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $77.64

Pump the brakes on PRLB β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PRLB, but look at what you are paying: 87.4x trailing P/E with 44.5% gross margins. Unless Proto Labs Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $93.94 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $77.64

PRLB cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PRLB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Metal Fabrications and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $77.64 (52-wk range $45.10 - $99.96), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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