Eagle Materials Inc (EXP)

Fixed asset turnover

Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,217,040 2,209,817 2,163,667 2,148,123 2,112,898 2,066,217 2,020,952 1,921,890 1,836,631 1,766,816 1,704,833 1,642,535 1,691,662 1,663,802 1,609,201 1,578,462 1,422,288 1,391,547 1,376,832 1,347,125
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,676,220 1,667,920 1,676,740 1,679,920 1,662,060 1,641,640 1,655,620 1,638,160 1,616,540 1,626,990 1,629,130 1,641,060 1,659,100 1,680,650 1,706,200 1,726,360 1,756,420 1,269,730 1,456,060 1,424,700
Fixed asset turnover 1.32 1.32 1.29 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.22 1.17 1.14 1.09 1.05 1.00 1.02 0.99 0.94 0.91 0.81 1.10 0.95 0.95

March 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $2,217,040K ÷ $1,676,220K
= 1.32

Eagle Materials Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few quarters. The ratio measures the efficiency of the company in generating revenue from its investments in fixed assets. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio indicates that the company is utilizing its fixed assets more efficiently to generate sales.

From the data provided, we can observe that the fixed asset turnover ratio has generally been increasing over the past few quarters, albeit with some fluctuations. This suggests that Eagle Materials Inc has been able to increase its revenue generation relative to its investment in fixed assets.

The ratio increased from 0.95 in Jun 2020 to 1.32 in Mar 2024, indicating improved efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales revenue. However, it is important to note that the ratio dipped slightly in Jun 2023 and Sep 2023 before picking up again.

Overall, the increasing trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio for Eagle Materials Inc is a positive sign as it indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. This trend may suggest better operational efficiency and potentially improved profitability in the future.