Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 511 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $99.03 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $12.31 Million, receivables $86.73 Million) cover 511 days of daily cash needs of $193.76K/day. See Proto Labs Inc short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Proto Labs Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2009–2025)
This chart shows how Proto Labs Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 17 annual periods from 2009 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 511 days, meaning defensive assets of $99.03 Million can fund 511 days of operations without new revenue. See PRLB net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Proto Labs Inc (2009–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Proto Labs Inc from 2009 to 2025, covering 17 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see how much is Proto Labs Inc worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 538 days | $98.72 Million | $183.57K/day | $- | $17.30 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 2024 | 572 days | $83.43 Million | $145.95K/day | $- | $14.02 Million | ▼ -120 days |
| 2023 | 691 days | $94.09 Million | $136.11K/day | $- | $19.01 Million | ▲ +162 days |
| 2022 | 529 days | $103.83 Million | $196.11K/day | $- | $23.57 Million | ▼ -89 days |
| 2021 | 618 days | $92.95 Million | $150.40K/day | $- | $11.58 Million | ▼ -54 days |
| 2020 | 672 days | $92.50 Million | $137.68K/day | $- | $34.09 Million | ▼ -41 days |
| 2019 | 713 days | $92.89 Million | $130.36K/day | $- | $35.44 Million | ▼ -60 days |
| 2018 | 773 days | $111.66 Million | $144.48K/day | $- | $46.75 Million | ▼ -181 days |
| 2017 | 954 days | $110.76 Million | $116.12K/day | $- | $57.42 Million | ▼ -199 days |
| 2016 | 1153 days | $73.98 Million | $64.18K/day | $- | $39.48 Million | ▲ +105 days |
| 2015 | 1047 days | $75.35 Million | $71.95K/day | $- | $33.20 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2014 | 1069 days | $54.93 Million | $51.39K/day | $- | $30.71 Million | ▼ -391 days |
| 2013 | 1460 days | $54.66 Million | $37.43K/day | $- | $36.34 Million | ▲ +106 days |
| 2012 | 1354 days | $42.80 Million | $31.61K/day | $- | $25.14 Million | ▲ +921 days |
| 2011 | 433 days | $11.78 Million | $27.23K/day | $- | $250.00K | ▲ +39 days |
| 2010 | 393 days | $9.12 Million | $23.19K/day | $- | $750.00K | ▲ +48 days |
| 2009 | 345 days | $7.22 Million | $20.90K/day | $- | $1.75 Million | — |