Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) has net assets worth $691.73 Million USD as of June 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($791.30 Million) and total liabilities ($99.56 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Proto Labs Inc strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $691.73 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 87.42% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -18.66% |
| 10-Year Change | 77.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 59.03 |
Proto Labs Inc - Net Assets Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how Proto Labs Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market value of Proto Labs Inc.
Annual Net Assets for Proto Labs Inc (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Proto Labs Inc from 2009 to 2025. Also explore PRLB shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $673.93 Million | +0.56% |
| 2024-12-31 | $670.15 Million | -3.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | $695.29 Million | -0.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | $697.65 Million | -15.79% |
| 2021-12-31 | $828.49 Million | +28.58% |
| 2020-12-31 | $644.36 Million | +10.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | $585.79 Million | +8.18% |
| 2018-12-31 | $541.50 Million | +17.41% |
| 2017-12-31 | $461.21 Million | +21.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | $379.83 Million | +15.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $327.64 Million | +23.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | $265.54 Million | +25.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $211.64 Million | +35.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | $156.70 Million | +235.90% |
| 2011-12-31 | $46.65 Million | +229.26% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-36.09 Million | +16.14% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-43.04 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Proto Labs Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 28907300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $240.76 Million | 35.73% |
| Common Stock | $24.00K | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-20.98 Million | -3.11% |
| Other Components | $454.12 Million | 67.38% |
| Total Equity | $673.93 Million | 100.00% |
Proto Labs Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Proto Labs Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Jiangsu Goodwe Power Supply Technology Co Ltd
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$2.13 Billion |
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China Southern Airlines Company Limited
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$2.13 Billion |
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Zhejiang Runtu Co Ltd
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$2.13 Billion |
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Navinfo Co Ltd
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$2.13 Billion |
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$2.13 Billion |
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$2.13 Billion |
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Proto Labs Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 670,151,000 to 673,932,000, a change of 3,781,000 (0.6%).
- Net income of 21,241,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 42,963,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 6,340,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 7,008,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 12,155,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $21.24 Million | +3.15% |
| Share Repurchases | $42.96 Million | -6.37% |
| Share Issuances | $6.34 Million | +0.94% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $7.01 Million | +1.04% |
| Other Changes | $12.15 Million | +1.8% |
| Total Change | $- | 0.56% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Proto Labs Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.22x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | $-2.16 | $89.46 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-1.81 | $89.46 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.53 | $89.46 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.41 | $89.46 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.18 | $89.46 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $10.17 | $89.46 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.45 | $89.46 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $14.30 | $89.46 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.18 | $89.46 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $19.85 | $89.46 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $21.66 | $89.46 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.96 | $89.46 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $29.96 | $89.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $25.45 | $89.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $26.51 | $89.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $26.58 | $89.46 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $27.80 | $89.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Proto Labs Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.15%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.98%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.68x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.16x
- Recent ROE (3.15%) is below the historical average (9.00%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.00% | 9.63% | 1.52x | 0.00x | $8.53 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | 16.87% | 1.69x | 0.00x | $14.56 Million |
| 2011 | 38.52% | 18.16% | 1.59x | 1.34x | $13.31 Million |
| 2012 | 15.33% | 19.07% | 0.72x | 1.11x | $8.36 Million |
| 2013 | 16.67% | 21.63% | 0.71x | 1.09x | $14.11 Million |
| 2014 | 15.68% | 19.87% | 0.73x | 1.08x | $15.08 Million |
| 2015 | 14.20% | 17.61% | 0.73x | 1.10x | $13.75 Million |
| 2016 | 11.24% | 14.33% | 0.72x | 1.09x | $4.72 Million |
| 2017 | 11.23% | 15.03% | 0.67x | 1.12x | $5.66 Million |
| 2018 | 14.14% | 17.19% | 0.72x | 1.14x | $22.44 Million |
| 2019 | 10.87% | 13.88% | 0.68x | 1.15x | $5.08 Million |
| 2020 | 7.89% | 11.71% | 0.58x | 1.15x | $-13.57 Million |
| 2021 | 4.03% | 6.84% | 0.53x | 1.12x | $-49.48 Million |
| 2022 | -14.83% | -21.18% | 0.61x | 1.15x | $-173.23 Million |
| 2023 | 2.48% | 3.42% | 0.65x | 1.11x | $-52.31 Million |
| 2024 | 2.48% | 3.31% | 0.67x | 1.11x | $-50.42 Million |
| 2025 | 3.15% | 3.98% | 0.68x | 1.16x | $-46.15 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Proto Labs Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Metal Fabrication industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Metal Fabrication
- Average net assets among peers: $380,197,200
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.68%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) | $691.73 Million | 0.00% | 0.14x | $2.13 Billion |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP) | $103.00 Million | 7.77% | 0.47x | $176.23 Million |
| Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) | $799.90 Million | 44.98% | 2.41x | $25.40 Billion |
| Commercial Metals Company (CMC) | $949.98 Million | 30.08% | 1.46x | $7.21 Billion |
| CompoSecure, Inc. (CMPO) | $-192.55 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.49 Billion |
| CompoSecure, Inc. (CMPO) | $-55.55 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.78 Billion |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) | $573.40 Million | 0.37% | 1.76x | $19.88 Billion |
| ESAB Corp (ESAB) | $1.81 Billion | 14.65% | 1.23x | $4.17 Billion |
| Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) | $94.98 Million | 5.87% | 0.19x | $188.30 Million |
| GPGI, Inc. (GPGI) | $-292.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.65 Billion |
| Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) | $12.56 Million | 13.13% | 0.54x | $3.65 Million |
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.