Aptiv PLC (APTV)

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 19,713,000 19,725,000 19,985,000 20,134,000 20,051,000 19,772,000 19,272,000 18,129,000 17,489,000 16,983,000 16,023,000 15,773,000 15,618,000 15,696,000 15,710,000 13,863,000 13,066,000 12,450,000 12,341,000 14,008,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 3,698,000 3,797,000 3,731,000 3,764,000 3,785,000 3,579,000 3,592,000 3,545,000 3,495,000 3,157,000 3,211,000 3,288,000 3,294,000 3,193,000 3,193,000 3,164,000 3,301,000 3,223,000 3,196,000 3,249,000
Fixed asset turnover 5.33 5.19 5.36 5.35 5.30 5.52 5.37 5.11 5.00 5.38 4.99 4.80 4.74 4.92 4.92 4.38 3.96 3.86 3.86 4.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $19,713,000K ÷ $3,698,000K
= 5.33

Aptiv PLC's fixed asset turnover has shown a generally positive trend over the periods analyzed. The fixed asset turnover ratio reflects the efficiency with which the company utilizes its fixed assets to generate sales revenue.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the fixed asset turnover ratio has steadily increased from 4.31 to 5.33. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more revenue for each dollar invested in fixed assets over this period.

Notable fluctuations in the ratio were observed in some quarters, with peaks at 5.52 on September 30, 2023, and a low of 3.86 during June 30, 2020, and September 30, 2020. However, the overall trend suggests that Aptiv PLC has improved its efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to drive sales.

The company's ability to consistently improve its fixed asset turnover ratio may indicate effective management of its fixed assets or improved operational efficiency. This trend is generally seen as positive by investors, as it signifies that the company is utilizing its assets effectively to generate sales.