Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 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 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,819,000 9,073,000 9,249,000 9,428,000 9,565,000 9,667,000 9,633,000 9,440,000 9,042,000 8,373,000 7,752,000 7,156,000 6,820,100 6,736,100 6,610,100 6,560,100 6,427,800 6,311,400 6,253,200 6,160,100
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 5,258,000 5,028,000 4,685,000 4,992,000 4,799,000 4,753,000 4,678,000 4,579,000 4,509,000 4,601,000 4,675,000 4,677,000 4,020,000 3,753,000 3,631,000 3,560,000 3,437,400 3,379,400 3,288,100 3,253,800
Fixed asset turnover 1.68 1.80 1.97 1.89 1.99 2.03 2.06 2.06 2.01 1.82 1.66 1.53 1.70 1.79 1.82 1.84 1.87 1.87 1.90 1.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $8,819,000K ÷ $5,258,000K
= 1.68

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Graphic Packaging Holding Company has shown some fluctuations over the years. The ratio was relatively stable between December 31, 2019, and June 30, 2021, ranging from 1.82 to 1.90. However, from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022, the ratio exhibited an increasing trend, reaching a peak of 2.06 by the end of December 31, 2022.

Subsequently, there was a slight decrease in the fixed asset turnover ratio by the end of March 31, 2023, but it remained relatively high compared to previous years. The ratio maintained a range between 1.97 and 1.89 until September 30, 2024, with some fluctuations in between.

Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Company's fixed asset turnover ratio improved significantly from September 30, 2021, onwards, indicating that the company has been able to generate more revenue relative to its investment in fixed assets. This suggests that the company has been utilizing its fixed assets efficiently to generate sales during this period. However, the decrease in the ratio towards the end of the period under review might indicate a potential need for closer scrutiny to ensure optimal utilization of fixed assets in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
1.68
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
2.00
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
Sonoco Products Company
SON
3.58