Lennar Corporation (LEN)

Fixed asset turnover

Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 35,441,450 36,462,760 35,776,320 35,055,880 34,233,380 23,265,225 23,470,055 23,783,605 23,496,695 31,930,210 29,937,180 28,008,720 27,130,670 25,523,000 24,451,850 23,308,980 22,488,850 22,634,490 22,621,300 22,896,820
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 516,198 404,789 137,822 138,746 143,457 355,095 151,975 149,772 152,066 339,906 157,164 157,444 164,604 411,518 121,728 128,423 143,690
Fixed asset turnover 68.66 84.57 168.81 169.16 165.79 66.17 210.10 199.89 184.19 79.82 162.40 155.31 141.61 54.65 185.94 176.15 159.35

November 30, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $35,441,450K ÷ $516,198K
= 68.66

The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company generates sales revenue from its investment in fixed assets. Based on the provided data for Lennar Corporation, we observe fluctuations in the fixed asset turnover ratio over the period from February 29, 2020, to November 30, 2024.

Lennar's fixed asset turnover ratio saw a significant increase from 159.35 on February 29, 2020, to a peak of 210.10 on August 31, 2022, indicating that the company was generating more sales relative to its investment in fixed assets during this period.

However, the ratio declined sharply to 66.17 on November 30, 2022, suggesting a potential inefficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate revenue. Subsequently, there was a gradual recovery in the ratio, reaching 169.16 on May 31, 2023. This recovery indicates improved efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets.

The ratio further stabilized around the range of 165-170 from November 2023 to May 2024. However, the data is missing for the period after May 31, 2024. This missing data prevents a comprehensive analysis of the most recent trends in Lennar's fixed asset turnover.

In conclusion, Lennar Corporation experienced fluctuations in its fixed asset turnover ratio over the analyzed period, with notable peaks and declines. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its fixed asset turnover to ensure optimal utilization of assets and maximize revenue generation.


Peer comparison

Nov 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Lennar Corporation
LEN
68.66
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
4.74
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
21.44