Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB)

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Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) is up 47.6% since the beginning of the year. At $75 per share, PRLB is trading 4.9% below its 52-week high of $79. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRLB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $845.

Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) has returned 47.60% so far this year and 98.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRLB has returned 1.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2012, PRLB's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +53.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2021 at -31.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, PRLB closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 1, 2024 with a return of +38.7%, while the worst single day was Nov 4, 2022 at -31.1%.

Proto Labs, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 0.92%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 27, 2012.

• This stock participated in 112.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.82% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PRLB ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Proto Labs, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Proto Labs, Inc. was 91.22%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Proto Labs, Inc. drawdown is 70.31%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Proto Labs, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Proto Labs, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Metal Fabrication industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.