Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.60x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $9.24 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($15.44 Million). Explore how much does Proto Labs Inc reinvest in capital to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Proto Labs Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2009–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Proto Labs Inc across 17 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) cash conversion ratio.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Proto Labs Inc (2009–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Proto Labs Inc. Check PRLB cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.80x | $59.66 Million | $74.50 Million | $14.84 Million | ▼ -9.2% |
| 2024 | 0.88x | $68.66 Million | $77.83 Million | $9.17 Million | ▲ +43.1% |
| 2023 | 0.62x | $45.16 Million | $73.27 Million | $28.12 Million | ▼ -5.3% |
| 2022 | 0.65x | $40.39 Million | $62.08 Million | $21.69 Million | ▲ +70.9% |
| 2021 | 0.38x | $21.03 Million | $55.24 Million | $34.21 Million | ▼ -32.1% |
| 2020 | 0.56x | $59.96 Million | $106.97 Million | $47.01 Million | ▲ +20.9% |
| 2019 | 0.46x | $53.82 Million | $116.05 Million | $62.23 Million | ▲ +59.1% |
| 2018 | 0.29x | $35.83 Million | $122.93 Million | $87.10 Million | ▼ -51.5% |
| 2017 | 0.60x | $49.11 Million | $81.75 Million | $32.63 Million | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2016 | 0.55x | $41.35 Million | $74.97 Million | $33.62 Million | ▲ +127.5% |
| 2015 | 0.24x | $14.20 Million | $58.56 Million | $44.36 Million | ▲ +1.2% |
| 2014 | 0.24x | $13.70 Million | $57.21 Million | $43.51 Million | ▼ -60.9% |
| 2013 | 0.61x | $29.69 Million | $48.44 Million | $18.75 Million | ▲ +96.1% |
| 2012 | 0.31x | $7.91 Million | $25.31 Million | $17.40 Million | ▲ +62.3% |
| 2011 | 0.19x | $4.53 Million | $23.54 Million | $19.00 Million | ▼ -61.1% |
| 2010 | 0.50x | $6.94 Million | $14.01 Million | $7.07 Million | ▲ +25.7% |
| 2009 | 0.39x | $3.31 Million | $8.39 Million | $5.09 Million | — |