The Andersons Inc (ANDE)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,750,100 17,325,400 12,612,000 8,064,620 8,003,250
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 693,365 762,729 786,029 860,311 938,418
Fixed asset turnover 21.27 22.72 16.05 9.37 8.53

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $14,750,100K ÷ $693,365K
= 21.27

Fixed asset turnover measures the efficiency of Andersons Inc. in generating sales revenue from its investment in fixed assets over a period of time. The trend of the fixed asset turnover ratio for Andersons Inc. over the past five years shows fluctuations.

The fixed asset turnover ratio increased from 8.71 in 2019 to 9.34 in 2020, indicating a positive trend in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales. This improvement continued in 2021, with the ratio increasing further to 16.05. However, in 2022, there was a noticeable jump in the fixed asset turnover ratio to 22.72, suggesting a significant increase in sales relative to fixed assets.

In the latest year, 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio slightly decreased to 21.27. Despite this slight decline, Andersons Inc. appears to be efficiently utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales revenue. The overall trend indicates an improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets over the five-year period, which could be a positive sign of operational effectiveness and potential profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
The Andersons Inc
ANDE
21.27
Universal Corporation
UVV
14.71