Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG)

Fixed asset turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 17,188,300 16,495,500 15,925,000 15,421,400 14,802,600 14,696,900 14,896,700 15,104,500 15,434,000 14,382,800 12,922,800 11,556,600 9,837,700 9,416,900 8,856,300 7,717,400 7,131,800 6,791,800 6,788,400 7,146,800
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,191,100 1,940,200 1,930,500 1,941,000 2,152,500 1,974,000 1,988,400 1,990,000 1,412,700 1,390,600 950,800 956,200 945,400 922,800 924,400
Fixed asset turnover 6.71 7.68 7.82 7.95 6.68 6.55 5.81 4.94 6.67 6.37 8.12 7.46 7.18 7.36 7.73

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $17,188,300K ÷ $—K
= —

Asbury Automotive Group Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating changes in the efficiency with which the company is utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the fixed asset turnover ratio showed a generally increasing trend, starting at 7.73 and peaking at 8.12 on March 31, 2021. This suggests that Asbury Automotive was effectively generating sales relative to its investment in fixed assets during this period.

However, the fixed asset turnover ratio declined from June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022. Notably, the ratio dropped to 4.94 on December 31, 2021, which may indicate a potential deterioration in the efficiency of the company's fixed asset utilization.

Subsequently, the fixed asset turnover ratio improved from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2023, fluctuating within the range of 5.81 to 7.95. This improvement could signal increased efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets during this period.

As of September 30, 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio decreased to 6.71, suggesting a slight decline in the efficiency of fixed asset utilization. It is worth noting that data is not available for the periods beyond December 31, 2023.

In conclusion, the analysis of Asbury Automotive Group Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio indicates varying levels of efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales over the specified period, with fluctuations that may warrant further investigation into the company's asset management strategies.