General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

Total asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 47,716,000 46,063,000 44,960,000 43,131,000 42,272,000 41,469,000 40,872,000 39,903,000 39,407,000 38,900,000 38,480,000 38,497,000 38,469,000 38,684,000 38,528,000 38,549,000 37,925,000 38,199,000 38,536,000 38,844,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 55,880,000 57,312,000 55,442,000 55,246,000 54,810,000 53,525,000 52,556,000 52,096,000 51,585,000 51,116,000 50,481,000 50,876,000 50,073,000 51,370,000 51,183,000 49,963,000 51,308,000 50,258,000 50,222,000 53,710,000
Total asset turnover 0.85 0.80 0.81 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.77 0.75 0.75 0.77 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.72

December 31, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $47,716,000K ÷ $55,880,000K
= 0.85

General Dynamics Corporation's total asset turnover ratio has shown some fluctuations over the period under review, ranging from 0.72 to 0.85. The ratio measures the efficiency with which the company generates sales revenue relative to its total assets. A higher total asset turnover ratio typically indicates that the company is utilizing its assets more effectively to generate revenue.

In the case of General Dynamics, the ratio has generally trended upwards over the period, with some fluctuations quarter to quarter. This suggests that the company has been able to increase its sales revenue relative to its total assets. However, the ratio saw a more significant increase from December 31, 2024, to March 31, 2024, reaching 0.85, indicating a notable improvement in asset utilization efficiency during that period.

Overall, General Dynamics Corporation's performance in terms of total asset turnover indicates an increasing efficiency in generating sales revenue in relation to its total assets, which can be a positive sign of effective asset management and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
General Dynamics Corporation
GD
0.85
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
HII
0.95

See also:

General Dynamics Corporation Total Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)