Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) Return on equity 2016–2025
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
3.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 11.2% → 3.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.2% | +0.7 pp |
| FY2024 | 2.5% | -0.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 2.5% | +17.3 pp |
| FY2022 | -14.8% | -18.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 4.0% | -3.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 7.9% | -3.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 10.9% | -3.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 14.1% | +2.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 11.2% | -0.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 11.2% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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