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Proto Labs vs Techprecision: PRLB and TPCS compared
Proto Labs is the larger company: $154M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $9.1M for Techprecision (Q1 FY27). Techprecision is growing faster (+23% against +14% a year earlier). Proto Labs is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.4% against -0.5%.
Where the money goes: PRLB and TPCS
Proto Labs (PRLB) · Q3 2026
Proto Labs, Q3 2026: revenue $154M (+14% year over year), operating margin 9.4%, net earnings $11.8M, operating cash flow $22.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Techprecision (TPCS) · Q1 FY27
Techprecision, Q1 FY27: revenue $9.1M (+23% year over year), operating margin -0.5%, net loss $153K, operating cash flow $1.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Proto Labs (PRLB) | Techprecision (TPCS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $154M | $9.1M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +14% | +23% |
| Gross margin | 44.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.4% | -0.5% |
| Net earnings | $11.8M | −$153K |
| Net margin | 7.6% | -1.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $22.8M | $1.9M |
| Free cash flow | $17.0M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Proto Labs
- CNC Machining: $73.4M (48%)
- Injection Molding: $53.7M (35%)
- 3D Printing: $22.4M (14%)
- Sheet Metal: $4.1M (3%)
Techprecision
- Ranor: $5.5M (60%)
- Stadco: $3.6M (40%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Proto Labs or Techprecision?
Proto Labs is the larger company: $154M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $9.1M for Techprecision (Q1 FY27).
Is Proto Labs or Techprecision growing faster?
Techprecision is growing faster (+23% against +14% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Proto Labs or Techprecision?
Proto Labs is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.4% against -0.5%.
More: Proto Labs earnings · how Proto Labs makes money · Techprecision earnings · how Techprecision makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.