PROTO LABS INC (PRLB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:PRLB - US7437131094 - Common Stock
48.5 USD
-0.6 (-1.22%)
48.5 USD
0 (0%)
PRLB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PRLB has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. While showing a medium growth rate, PRLB is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PRLB had positive earnings in the past year.
PRLB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PRLB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PRLB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PRLB has a Return On Assets of 1.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PRLB underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
PRLB's Return On Equity of 2.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PRLB is outperformed by 63.85% of its industry peers.
PRLB has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PRLB underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
PRLB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 2.23% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% |
ROA(3y)-2.81%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)-3.29%
ROE(5y)0.41%
ROIC(3y)2.43%
ROIC(5y)3.16%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.86%, PRLB is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PRLB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PRLB has a worse Operating Margin (4.35%) than 63.85% of its industry peers.
PRLB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PRLB has a better Gross Margin (44.12%) than 81.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRLB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 44.12% |
OM growth 3Y-14.89%
OM growth 5Y-21.81%
PM growth 3Y-21.48%
PM growth 5Y-24.92%
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y-2.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PRLB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PRLB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PRLB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
PRLB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PRLB has an Altman-Z score of 9.01. This indicates that PRLB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.01, PRLB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PRLB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
PRLB has a Current Ratio of 3.24. This indicates that PRLB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.24, PRLB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.04 indicates that PRLB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.04, PRLB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PRLB have decreased by -7.02% in the last year.
PRLB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PRLB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PRLB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.02%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y-10.19%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%7.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.47%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.50, PRLB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
PRLB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PRLB is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRLB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say PRLB is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PRLB.
PRLB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PRLB is more expensive than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, PRLB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PRLB is on the same level as its industry peers.
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRLB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PRLB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
48.5
-0.6 (-1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.16%
Inst Owner Change1.3%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change10.01%
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)518.38M
Net Income(TTM)14.84M
Analysts78.18
Price Target51 (5.15%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.68%
Min EPS beat(2)17.55%
Max EPS beat(2)17.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.66%
Min EPS beat(4)10.87%
Max EPS beat(4)17.81%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)23.41%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)26.01%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)25.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.18%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.91%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.49 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 3.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY3.51%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY5.85%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY6.51%
SpS21.72
BVpS27.85
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 2.23% | ||
| ROCE | 3.28% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.3% | ||
| OM | 4.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.86% | ||
| GM | 44.12% | ||
| FCFM | 13.06% |
ROA(3y)-2.81%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)-3.29%
ROE(5y)0.41%
ROIC(3y)2.43%
ROIC(5y)3.16%
ROICexc(3y)2.8%
ROICexc(5y)3.78%
ROICexgc(3y)5.45%
ROICexgc(5y)6.71%
ROCE(3y)3.77%
ROCE(5y)4.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.03%
OM growth 3Y-14.89%
OM growth 5Y-21.81%
PM growth 3Y-21.48%
PM growth 5Y-24.92%
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y-2.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 132.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 456.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.01 |
F-Score6
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)51.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.02%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y-10.19%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-4.47%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%7.76%
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-24.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-20.42%
EBIT Next Year58.27%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y32.02%
FCF growth 3Y48.42%
FCF growth 5Y4.96%
OCF growth 1Y13.3%
OCF growth 3Y12.13%
OCF growth 5Y-7.69%
PROTO LABS INC / PRLB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PROTO LABS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PRLB.
What is the valuation status for PRLB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to PROTO LABS INC (PRLB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is PROTO LABS INC (PRLB) stock?
PROTO LABS INC (PRLB) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PRLB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PROTO LABS INC (PRLB) is 30.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PROTO LABS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PROTO LABS INC (PRLB) is expected to decline by -4.47% in the next year.