Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)

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 3,234,700 2,768,400 2,582,100 2,379,800 2,231,500 2,407,057 2,153,212 1,706,333 1,352,964 823,049 461,972 214,925 656,796 1,347,357 2,104,323 3,027,775 3,203,277 3,212,950 3,144,471 3,067,433
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,161,700 2,173,400 2,238,300 2,271,900 1,232,100 1,260,000 1,296,000 1,349,000 1,382,900 1,435,470 1,492,560 1,533,300 1,615,060 1,615,060 1,602,720 1,658,320 1,735,250 1,682,400 1,716,650 1,724,450
Fixed asset turnover 2.78 1.27 1.15 1.05 1.81 1.91 1.66 1.26 0.98 0.57 0.31 0.14 0.41 0.83 1.31 1.83 1.85 1.91 1.83 1.78

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $3,234,700K ÷ $1,161,700K
= 2.78

Cinemark Holdings Inc's fixed asset turnover has shown a general increasing trend over the past eight quarters, indicating a more efficient utilization of fixed assets to generate revenue. The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how effectively the company is using its fixed assets to generate sales, with a higher ratio reflecting better asset utilization.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio reached 2.64, the highest among the data points provided. This indicates that for every dollar of fixed assets, the company generated $2.64 in revenue during that period. The consistent improvement in the ratio from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023 suggests that Cinemark Holdings Inc has been able to increase sales relative to its investment in fixed assets.

The company's ability to generate more revenue from its fixed assets can be attributed to various factors such as efficient use of theaters, effective cost management, and strategic investments in technology and infrastructure. The increasing trend in fixed asset turnover is a positive sign of operational efficiency and could potentially lead to improved profitability and shareholder value in the long term.