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 net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check how high is Proto Labs Inc's earnings quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Kumho Petro Chemical
KO:011780
|
0.027x |
|
Harmony Biosciences Holdings
NASDAQ:HRMY
|
0.030x |
|
Henan Lingrui Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHG:600285
|
0.038x |
|
Hexing Electrical Co Ltd
SHG:603556
|
0.023x |
|
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited
NSE:J&KBANK
|
-0.278x |
|
Guangdong Mingyang Electric Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301291
|
N/A |
|
Longshine Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300682
|
0.021x |
|
Xizi Clean Energy Equipment Manufacturing Co Ltd
SHE:002534
|
0.028x |
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 PRLB market cap.
| 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.