Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.16x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $17.54 Million exceeds net income of $8.11 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore cash efficiency ratio of Proto Labs Inc to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Proto Labs Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2009–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Proto Labs Inc across 16 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Proto Labs Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Proto Labs Inc (2009–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Proto Labs Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Proto Labs Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.51x | $74.50 Million | $21.24 Million | ▼ -25.2% |
| 2024 | 4.69x | $77.83 Million | $16.59 Million | ▲ +10.2% |
| 2023 | 4.26x | $73.27 Million | $17.22 Million | ▲ +157.1% |
| 2021 | 1.66x | $55.24 Million | $33.37 Million | ▼ -21.3% |
| 2020 | 2.10x | $106.97 Million | $50.87 Million | ▲ +15.3% |
| 2019 | 1.82x | $116.05 Million | $63.66 Million | ▲ +13.6% |
| 2018 | 1.61x | $122.93 Million | $76.59 Million | ▲ +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.58x | $81.75 Million | $51.78 Million | ▼ -10.1% |
| 2016 | 1.76x | $74.97 Million | $42.71 Million | ▲ +39.4% |
| 2015 | 1.26x | $58.56 Million | $46.51 Million | ▼ -8.4% |
| 2014 | 1.37x | $57.21 Million | $41.63 Million | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2013 | 1.37x | $48.44 Million | $35.28 Million | ▲ +30.4% |
| 2012 | 1.05x | $25.31 Million | $24.02 Million | ▼ -19.6% |
| 2011 | 1.31x | $23.54 Million | $17.97 Million | ▲ +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.28x | $14.01 Million | $10.95 Million | ▼ -35.6% |
| 2009 | 1.99x | $8.39 Million | $4.22 Million | — |