Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,867,900 5,375,600 5,190,100 4,895,800 4,357,700
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 927,700 761,100 652,700 612,800 598,200
Fixed asset turnover 6.33 7.06 7.95 7.99 7.28

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $5,867,900K ÷ $927,700K
= 6.33

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has demonstrated a decreasing trend over the past five years, declining from 7.61 in 2019 to 6.33 in 2023. This indicates that the company generated $6.33 in net sales for each dollar invested in fixed assets in 2023.

A high fixed asset turnover ratio typically suggests that the company is efficiently utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. However, the decreasing trend in Church & Dwight's fixed asset turnover may imply challenges in maximizing the productivity of its fixed assets in recent years.

Further analysis is needed to determine the factors contributing to the decline in the fixed asset turnover ratio and to assess the company's overall operational efficiency and asset management strategies. It is recommended that the company closely monitors its fixed asset utilization and considers potential adjustments to improve efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
6.33
Ecolab Inc
ECL
4.46
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
3.79
Stepan Company
SCL
1.91