Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)

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 12,008,000 12,015,000 11,998,000 12,119,000 11,994,000 11,792,000 11,246,000 10,373,000 9,313,000 8,099,000 6,632,000 5,021,000 5,402,000 6,209,000 7,428,000 9,005,000 9,172,000 9,060,000 9,085,000 9,076,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 719,000 647,000 624,000 604,000 594,000 506,000 520,000 531,000 537,000 540,000 578,000 611,000 657,000 692,000 729,000 767,000 792,000 752,000 749,000 737,000
Fixed asset turnover 16.70 18.57 19.23 20.06 20.19 23.30 21.63 19.53 17.34 15.00 11.47 8.22 8.22 8.97 10.19 11.74 11.58 12.05 12.13 12.31

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $12,008,000K ÷ $719,000K
= 16.70

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Avis Budget Group Inc has shown a declining trend over the past eight quarters. The ratio decreased from 0.72 in Q4 2022 to 0.55 in Q4 2023, indicating that the company generated $0.55 in revenue for every dollar invested in fixed assets in the most recent quarter.

The fluctuation in the fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that Avis Budget Group may be experiencing challenges in efficiently utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. A decreasing ratio could indicate underutilization of assets or potential inefficiencies in operations.

It is important for the company to monitor and analyze the factors influencing the fixed asset turnover ratio, such as changes in asset utilization, pricing strategies, or operational efficiencies, to make informed decisions and improve overall performance. Further investigation into the underlying reasons for the decline in the ratio may help identify opportunities for optimization and growth within the company's operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Avis Budget Group Inc
CAR
16.70
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ
13.97
Ryder System Inc
R
10.08