Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

Total asset turnover

Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,813,600 3,850,400 3,913,100 4,022,500 4,082,500 4,049,200 3,979,100 3,887,700 3,727,000 3,594,000 3,461,000 3,363,200 3,240,000 3,287,700 3,326,400 3,379,200 3,547,600 3,575,500 3,672,900 3,768,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,525,800 3,463,900 3,408,500 3,438,900 3,383,800 3,436,600 3,480,200 3,615,500 3,679,200 3,605,600 3,575,100 3,560,300 3,360,200 3,388,600 3,491,700 3,442,300 3,396,700 3,305,200 3,172,400 3,121,100
Total asset turnover 1.08 1.11 1.15 1.17 1.21 1.18 1.14 1.08 1.01 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.96 0.97 0.95 0.98 1.04 1.08 1.16 1.21

February 29, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $3,813,600K ÷ $3,525,800K
= 1.08

The total asset turnover ratio of Acuity Brands Inc has fluctuated over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.21. The ratio measures the efficiency with which the company generates sales from its assets. A ratio greater than 1 indicates that the company is generating more revenue relative to its total assets, which is generally seen as a positive sign of operational efficiency.

The trend in Acuity Brands Inc's total asset turnover ratio shows some variation, with an overall increasing trend from the most recent quarters. This could suggest improved efficiency in generating sales from its assets. However, the ratio dipped below 1 in some periods, indicating a decrease in revenue generated per dollar of assets, which may warrant further investigation.

Overall, the total asset turnover ratio of Acuity Brands Inc indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate sales, with fluctuations in the ratio potentially reflecting changes in operational efficiency and revenue generation strategies.


Peer comparison

Feb 29, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
Acuity Brands Inc
AYI
1.08
AZZ Incorporated
AZZ
1.23