Proto Labs (Proto Labs) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities

: $102.8 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Proto Labs's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Jun. 2023 ($86.44 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($102.70 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($102.70 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($102.80 Mil).

Proto Labs's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Dec. 2021 ($77.51 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($80.13 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($80.13 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($102.80 Mil).

Proto Labs Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Proto Labs Annual Data

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Dec23

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities

160.66

161.69

77.51

80.13

102.80

Proto Labs Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities																80.13	84.90	86.44	102.70	102.80

Proto Labs Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

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Proto Labs (Proto Labs) Business Description

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Address

5540 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain, MN, USA, 55359

Website

https://www.protolabs.com

Proto Labs Inc is an on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The company offers developers and engineers quick-turn production services to reduce the time to market. Proto Labs uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing to manufacture custom parts for its clients. The company services clients' needs for prototype solutions, parts for testing procedures, bridge production capabilities during disruptions in manufacturing processes, limited-quantity requests, and end-of-life production support. The majority of its revenue is derived from the United States of America.

Executives

Oleg Ryaboy	officer: Chief Technology Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Robert Bodor	officer: Chief Technology Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Baker Arthur R. Iii	officer: Chief Technology Officer	14000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344-2290
Daniel Schumacher	officer: Chief Financial Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Stacy Greiner	director	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Michael R. Kenison	officer: VP and GM of the America's	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
John B Goodman	director	3500 LYMAN BLVD, CHASKA MN 55379
Victoria M Holt	director, officer: President and CEO	PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PA 15272
Ranier Gawlick	director	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Sven Wehrwein	director
John Way	officer: Chief Financial Officer	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Moonhie Chin	director	AUTODESK, INC., 111 MCINNIS PARKWAY, SAN RAFAEL CA 94903
Bjoern Klaas	officer: VP and Mng Director-PL Europe	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
John B. Tumelty	officer: Managing Dir.-Proto Labs, Ltd.	5540 PIONEER CREEK DRIVE, MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359
Sujeet Chand	director	ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC., 1201 SOUTH SECOND STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53204