ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)

Fixed asset turnover

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 947,264 852,649 715,135 728,985 816,796
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 155,484 156,000 154,300 139,900 127,843
Fixed asset turnover 6.09 5.47 4.63 5.21 6.39

September 30, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $947,264K ÷ $155,484K
= 6.09

The fixed asset turnover ratio measures a company's ability to generate revenue from its fixed assets. Esco Technologies, Inc.'s fixed asset turnover has seen a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 5.03 in 2019 to 6.15 in 2023. This suggests that the company has become more efficient in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. The significant improvement in 2021, with a ratio of 4.64 jumping to 5.50 in 2022, demonstrates a noticeable increase in productivity. The latest ratio of 6.15 indicates that for every dollar invested in fixed assets, Esco Technologies, Inc. generated approximately $6.15 in sales, reflecting strong asset utilization and operational efficiency. Overall, the upward trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio signifies a positive development in the company's asset management and revenue generation capabilities.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
6.09
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
0.36
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
4.75