General Mills Inc (GIS)

Fixed asset turnover

May 26, 2024 Feb 25, 2024 Nov 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 May 28, 2023 Feb 26, 2023 Nov 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2022 May 29, 2022 Feb 27, 2022 Nov 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2021 May 30, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 29, 2020 Aug 30, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 23, 2020 Nov 24, 2019 Aug 25, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,623,400 19,921,400 19,985,200 20,092,800 20,365,900 20,227,000 19,807,000 19,609,100 18,992,300 18,622,800 18,415,500 18,103,000 17,911,900 18,427,300 18,083,800 17,766,400 17,397,300 16,536,800 16,498,400 16,475,500
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 3,863,900 3,643,600 3,598,900 3,585,200 3,636,200 3,353,600 3,358,000 3,358,600 3,393,800 3,287,900 3,291,500 3,343,200 3,606,800 3,505,500 3,529,800 3,557,000 3,580,600 3,535,000 3,588,500 3,668,300
Fixed asset turnover 5.08 5.47 5.55 5.60 5.60 6.03 5.90 5.84 5.60 5.66 5.59 5.41 4.97 5.26 5.12 4.99 4.86 4.68 4.60 4.49

May 26, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $19,623,400K ÷ $3,863,900K
= 5.08

General Mills Inc has demonstrated a relatively consistent level of efficiency in generating sales from its fixed assets over the past few years, as indicated by its fixed asset turnover ratio. The fixed asset turnover ratio has ranged between 4.49 to 6.03, with the most recent figure being 5.08. This suggests that, on average, General Mills generates $5.08 in revenue for every dollar invested in fixed assets.

The trend over the past few periods shows minor fluctuations but generally indicates efficient utilization of fixed assets to drive revenue. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio is typically preferred as it implies that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate sales. General Mills' ability to consistently maintain a fixed asset turnover ratio above 5 indicates strong operational efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue.

Overall, the trend in General Mills Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that the company has been effectively managing and utilizing its fixed assets to drive sales and contribute to its overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

May 26, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
General Mills Inc
GIS
5.08
Ingredion Incorporated
INGR
3.44
Kellanova
K
4.09
Post Holdings Inc
POST
3.43

See also:

General Mills Inc Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)