BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,700,960 2,450,040 2,189,500 2,093,650 2,093,260
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,278,160 1,228,520 1,134,900 1,045,640 816,471
Fixed asset turnover 2.11 1.99 1.93 2.00 2.56

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $2,700,960K ÷ $1,278,160K
= 2.11

The fixed asset turnover ratio for BWX Technologies Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. Starting at 2.56 in December 31, 2020, the ratio gradually decreased to 2.00 by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, the ratio continued to decline to 1.93 by December 31, 2022, before showing a slight increase to 1.99 by December 31, 2023. Finally, by December 31, 2024, the ratio improved slightly to 2.11.

The decreasing trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio indicates that the company is generating less revenue per dollar of fixed assets invested over the years. This may raise concerns about the company's efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. Investors and stakeholders may want the company to focus on improving the efficiency of its fixed asset utilization to boost profitability and overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
2.11
Brunswick Corporation
BC
4.87
Cummins Inc
CMI
5.37