Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.026x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($17.54 Million) by net assets ($683.13 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See PRLB defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Proto Labs Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how Proto Labs Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Proto Labs Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Proto Labs Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Harmony Biosciences Holdings
NASDAQ:HRMY
|
0.030x |
|
Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co Ltd
SHE:002081
|
0.029x |
|
Jiangsu Favored Nanotechnology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688371
|
N/A |
|
Vietnam National Petroleum Group
VN:PLX
|
0.325x |
|
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp
TW:6278
|
0.036x |
|
Imax Corp
NYSE:IMAX
|
0.009x |
|
LTC Properties Inc
NYSE:LTC
|
0.026x |
|
China Railway Group Limited
F:CNO
|
0.015x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Proto Labs Inc (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Proto Labs Inc from 2009 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $670.87 Million | $74.50 Million | 0.111x | -4.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | $670.15 Million | $77.83 Million | 0.116x | +10.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | $695.29 Million | $73.27 Million | 0.105x | +18.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | $697.65 Million | $62.08 Million | 0.089x | +33.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | $828.49 Million | $55.24 Million | 0.067x | -59.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | $644.36 Million | $106.97 Million | 0.166x | -16.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | $585.79 Million | $116.05 Million | 0.198x | -12.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | $541.50 Million | $122.93 Million | 0.227x | +28.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | $461.21 Million | $81.75 Million | 0.177x | -10.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | $379.83 Million | $74.97 Million | 0.197x | +10.43% |
| 2015-12-31 | $327.64 Million | $58.56 Million | 0.179x | -17.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | $265.54 Million | $57.21 Million | 0.215x | -5.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | $211.64 Million | $48.44 Million | 0.229x | +41.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | $156.70 Million | $25.31 Million | 0.161x | -67.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | $46.65 Million | $23.54 Million | 0.504x | +229.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-36.09 Million | $14.01 Million | -0.388x | -99.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-43.04 Million | $8.39 Million | -0.195x | -- |
About Proto Labs Inc
Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. It offers manufacturing services, such as molding, computer numerical control machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal to developers, engineers, and supply chain teams. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.