Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS)

Fixed asset turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,130,604 1,086,367 1,023,216 970,423 919,998 859,631 807,150 733,247 662,428 578,943 512,654 488,345 474,560 460,084 419,132 370,472 342,958 340,918 366,839 411,867
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 53,971 47,169 43,156 40,970 39,664 38,778 35,572 35,500 34,972 32,921 30,683 30,459 29,840 29,199 27,997 26,363 25,328 25,130 24,326 19,638
Fixed asset turnover 20.95 23.03 23.71 23.69 23.19 22.17 22.69 20.65 18.94 17.59 16.71 16.03 15.90 15.76 14.97 14.05 13.54 13.57 15.08 20.97

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $1,130,604K ÷ $53,971K
= 20.95

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Axcelis Technologies Inc has shown a consistent upward trend over the past eight quarters, indicating the company's ability to generate revenue relative to its investment in fixed assets. The ratio has ranged from 20.65 to 23.71 during this period, with the highest value recorded in Q2 2023.

This upward trend suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio is generally preferred as it indicates that a company is efficient in generating sales revenue from its investment in property, plant, and equipment.

Overall, the trend in Axcelis Technologies Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio is positive and demonstrates the company's ability to efficiently utilize its fixed assets to drive revenue growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Axcelis Technologies Inc
ACLS
20.95
Azenta Inc
AZTA
3.24
Lam Research Corp
LRCX
7.00
Veeco Instruments Inc
VECO
5.53