Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 11,532,000 12,632,000 11,118,000 11,274,000 11,665,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 5,062,000 4,540,000 4,036,000 3,652,000 3,887,000
Fixed asset turnover 2.28 2.78 2.75 3.09 3.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $11,532,000K ÷ $5,062,000K
= 2.28

Crown Holdings, Inc.'s fixed asset turnover has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio declined from 3.00 in 2019 to 2.76 in 2020, indicating that the company generated $2.76 in sales for every $1 invested in fixed assets in 2020. The ratio then increased in 2021 and 2022 to 2.82 and 2.85, respectively, suggesting improved efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate revenue.

However, in 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio decreased to 2.37, signaling a potential decline in the company's ability to generate sales relative to its investment in fixed assets. It is important for Crown Holdings to assess the reasons behind this decrease and explore opportunities to enhance the utilization of its fixed assets to drive revenue growth more effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
2.28
Ball Corporation
BALL
1.84
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
2.96