Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 499,414 489,514 487,522 434,393 458,728
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 253,655 257,785 280,346 282,666 263,712
Fixed asset turnover 1.97 1.90 1.74 1.54 1.74

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $499,414K ÷ $253,655K
= 1.97

Proto Labs Inc's fixed asset turnover has shown a positive trend over the years, increasing from 1.54 in 2020 to 1.99 in 2023. This indicates that the company generated $1.99 in revenue for every $1 of fixed assets in 2023. The improvement in fixed asset turnover suggests that Proto Labs is becoming more efficient in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. This trend highlights the company's ability to effectively manage and utilize its fixed assets to drive revenue growth. Overall, an increasing fixed asset turnover ratio is a positive indicator of operational efficiency and effective asset utilization by Proto Labs Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
1.97
Arcosa Inc
ACA
1.73
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
6.67