International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 11,484,000 11,479,000 12,440,000 11,656,000 5,084,240
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 4,861,000 4,368,000 1,458,180
Fixed asset turnover 2.56 2.67 3.49

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $11,484,000K ÷ $—K
= —

Fixed asset turnover is a financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate sales from its investments in fixed assets, such as property, plant, and equipment. In the case of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc, the fixed asset turnover has shown a declining trend over the years.

As of December 31, 2020, the fixed asset turnover was 3.49, indicating that the company generated $3.49 in sales for every dollar invested in fixed assets. However, by December 31, 2021, the ratio had decreased to 2.67, suggesting a lower efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales.

Further, by December 31, 2022, the fixed asset turnover decreased to 2.56, signaling a continued downward trend and a further decline in the company's ability to convert fixed assets into revenue. The lack of data for the years 2023 and 2024 prohibits a complete analysis of the trend during those periods.

Overall, the declining trend in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc's fixed asset turnover raises concerns about the company's efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. It may indicate a need for the company to evaluate its asset utilization strategies and consider potential improvements to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.