Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 743,512 772,353 802,168 928,582 744,204
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 670,151 695,295 697,648 828,493 644,356
Financial leverage ratio 1.11 1.11 1.15 1.12 1.15

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $743,512K ÷ $670,151K
= 1.11

The financial leverage ratio of Proto Labs Inc has shown relatively consistent levels over the past five years, ranging from 1.11 to 1.15. This ratio measures the extent to which the company relies on debt financing as opposed to equity. A ratio above 1 indicates higher reliance on debt, while a ratio below 1 suggests more reliance on equity. Proto Labs Inc's financial leverage ratio has remained close to 1, indicating a balanced mix of debt and equity in its capital structure. Overall, the company has maintained a stable financial leverage position, which could be seen as a positive sign for investors and lenders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
1.11
Arcosa Inc
ACA
2.02
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
2.16