Now Inc (DNOW)

Total 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 2,319,000 2,310,000 2,299,000 2,244,000 2,133,000 2,021,000 1,883,000 1,744,000 1,632,000 1,520,000 1,407,000 1,377,000 1,620,000 1,939,000 2,364,000 2,770,000 2,951,000 3,076,000 3,147,000 3,148,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,529,000 1,376,000 1,420,000 1,329,000 1,320,000 1,282,000 1,202,000 1,162,000 1,104,000 1,104,000 1,070,000 1,026,000 1,008,000 1,039,000 1,069,000 1,196,000 1,591,000 1,790,000 1,849,000 1,896,000
Total asset turnover 1.52 1.68 1.62 1.69 1.62 1.58 1.57 1.50 1.48 1.38 1.31 1.34 1.61 1.87 2.21 2.32 1.85 1.72 1.70 1.66

December 31, 2023 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $2,319,000K ÷ $1,529,000K
= 1.52

NOW Inc's total asset turnover ratio has exhibited fluctuation over the past eight quarters. The ratio represents the efficiency with which the company is utilizing its total assets to generate revenue. A higher total asset turnover ratio indicates that the company is effectively generating more revenue per dollar of assets.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, NOW Inc's total asset turnover was recorded at 1.52, representing a slight decline compared to the previous quarter. The company's peak performance in terms of total asset turnover was observed in Q3 2023 at 1.68, showing efficient asset utilization.

Overall, NOW Inc has maintained relatively stable total asset turnover ratios around the range of 1.50 to 1.69 over the past two years. This consistency suggests a consistent level of efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate revenue. However, management should continue to monitor and improve this ratio to ensure optimal utilization of assets for revenue generation.


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Dec 31, 2023