Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)

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 3,129,896 3,214,888 3,332,788 3,697,621 3,689,711 3,567,460 3,296,340 2,625,198 2,121,844 1,745,170 1,536,181 1,404,731 1,453,160 1,646,594 1,882,740 2,132,589 2,281,496 2,382,979 2,395,562 2,416,529
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,228,890 1,200,110 1,192,680 1,182,350 1,187,030 1,116,550 1,108,930 1,111,360 1,120,040 1,135,400 1,102,570 1,058,940 1,007,300 964,472 1,066,610 1,035,780 984,509 889,295 870,889 848,749
Fixed asset turnover 2.55 2.68 2.79 3.13 3.11 3.20 2.97 2.36 1.89 1.54 1.39 1.33 1.44 1.71 1.77 2.06 2.32 2.68 2.75 2.85

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $3,129,896K ÷ $1,228,890K
= 2.55

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Arch Resources Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio measures how efficiently the company is utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue.

From March 2019 to June 2022, the fixed asset turnover ratio steadily increased from 1.39 to 2.97, indicating improved efficiency in generating revenue from its fixed assets during this period. This suggests that Arch Resources Inc was able to generate more sales relative to its investment in fixed assets.

However, there was a decrease in the ratio in the subsequent quarters, reaching a low of 1.33 in March 2021. This decline could indicate potential inefficiencies in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales during that period.

The ratio then showed improvement, reaching a peak of 3.13 in March 2023 before slightly decreasing to 2.55 in December 2023. This increase and subsequent decrease suggest fluctuations in the company's ability to generate revenue from its fixed assets over the recent quarters.

Overall, while the fixed asset turnover ratio has shown some variability, it is important for Arch Resources Inc to focus on maintaining or improving this ratio to ensure efficient utilization of its fixed assets and maximize revenue generation.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
2.55
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
5.95
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
1.74