AutoNation Inc (AN)

Total asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 26,765,400 26,948,900 26,985,000 25,844,000 20,390,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,001,700 11,980,000 10,059,700 8,943,600 9,887,200
Total asset turnover 2.06 2.25 2.68 2.89 2.06

December 31, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= $26,765,400K ÷ $13,001,700K
= 2.06

AutoNation Inc's total asset turnover ratio has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the ratio was 2.06, indicating that the company generated $2.06 in revenue for every dollar of assets. The ratio increased significantly to 2.89 in December 2021, suggesting improved efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate revenue. However, by December 2022, the ratio decreased to 2.68, showing a slight decline in asset turnover efficiency. In December 2023, the ratio fell further to 2.25, indicating a slower turnover of assets to generate revenue. By December 2024, the ratio returned to its initial level of 2.06, suggesting a similar asset turnover efficiency to that of 2020. Overall, the company's ability to generate revenue from its assets has shown variability over the years, with 2021 standing out as a particularly strong year for asset utilization.