Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 16,593 | 23,987 | 24,752 | 19,829 | 17,220 | -104,835 | -108,838 | -105,898 | -103,462 | 23,513 | 24,397 | 34,755 | 33,372 | 31,041 | 40,903 | 40,595 | 50,867 | 56,474 | 58,569 | 62,128 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 743,512 | 679,993 | 685,236 | 687,310 | 695,295 | 684,922 | 682,685 | 683,137 | 697,648 | 810,846 | 820,698 | 832,035 | 828,493 | 824,621 | 831,977 | 813,431 | 644,356 | 625,821 | 601,249 | 587,740 |
| ROE | 2.23% | 3.53% | 3.61% | 2.89% | 2.48% | -15.31% | -15.94% | -15.50% | -14.83% | 2.90% | 2.97% | 4.18% | 4.03% | 3.76% | 4.92% | 4.99% | 7.89% | 9.02% | 9.74% | 10.57% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $16,593K ÷ $743,512K
= 2.23%
Proto Labs Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a declining trend over the past few years, starting at 10.57% on March 31, 2020, and reaching a low of -15.94% on June 30, 2023, before showing signs of recovery. The ROE improved from negative figures to 3.53% on September 30, 2024, but remained relatively low compared to previous years. This fluctuation in ROE indicates challenges in generating profits relative to shareholder equity, potentially stemming from operational or financial performance issues within the company. Further analysis of Proto Labs Inc's financial statements and operations would be necessary to determine the underlying factors contributing to the fluctuations in their ROE.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024