Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)

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 3,458,362 3,374,952 3,281,168 3,186,129 3,114,730 3,042,690 3,032,767 3,044,905 3,082,503 2,507,617 2,458,612 2,387,164 2,391,336 2,378,663 2,421,929 2,510,878 2,487,961 2,480,812 2,461,325 2,442,627
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 332,796 334,864 340,857 340,313 342,708 338,549 348,062 355,363 360,031 360,314 366,789 369,970 378,200 379,859 381,226 384,175 385,593 373,718 375,582 375,296
Fixed asset turnover 10.39 10.08 9.63 9.36 9.09 8.99 8.71 8.57 8.56 6.96 6.70 6.45 6.32 6.26 6.35 6.54 6.45 6.64 6.55 6.51

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $3,458,362K ÷ $332,796K
= 10.39

Curtiss-Wright Corp.'s fixed asset turnover ratio has been consistently strong over the past eight quarters, ranging from 6.95 to 8.55. This indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. The upward trend in fixed asset turnover suggests increasing efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio is generally favorable as it indicates that the company is generating more revenue per dollar of fixed assets. This could be a sign of effective asset management and operational efficiency within the company.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
10.39
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
6.55
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
14.63