Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)

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 6,537,880 6,817,070 6,938,130 6,823,800 6,402,280 6,008,080 5,446,680 4,998,880 4,679,450 4,377,748 4,041,368 3,690,927 3,499,347 3,409,387 3,402,572 3,369,843 3,349,524 3,343,226 3,314,219 3,303,513
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,935,180 2,798,730 2,774,530 2,712,820 2,462,080 2,345,670 2,237,200 1,867,880 1,840,080 1,834,670 1,846,810 1,822,080 1,863,810 1,789,170 1,773,330 1,764,120 1,802,410 1,714,770 1,722,300 1,691,560
Fixed asset turnover 2.23 2.44 2.50 2.52 2.60 2.56 2.43 2.68 2.54 2.39 2.19 2.03 1.88 1.91 1.92 1.91 1.86 1.95 1.92 1.95

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $6,537,880K ÷ $2,935,180K
= 2.23

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Darling Ingredients Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ratio indicates how efficiently the company is generating revenue from its investment in fixed assets.

The trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio has been relatively stable, with some variations observed. The ratio ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 2.68 over the past five years. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio generally implies better utilization of fixed assets to generate sales.

Overall, the company's fixed asset turnover ratio has averaged around 2.25 over the past five years, indicating that Darling Ingredients Inc has been able to effectively utilize its fixed assets to generate revenue. However, the company should continue to monitor and manage its fixed asset turnover to ensure efficient utilization of its assets for sustainable growth and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Darling Ingredients Inc
DAR
2.23
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
ADM
8.04