The Mosaic Company (MOS)

Fixed asset turnover

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,142,000 13,242,400 16,030,200 18,535,500 19,125,200 20,318,500 17,641,300 14,700,400 12,357,400 11,172,800 10,172,900 9,354,000 8,681,700 7,900,800 8,286,100 8,475,100 8,921,500 9,698,800 9,902,100 9,758,700
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 13,585,400 13,140,100 13,094,600 12,789,200 12,678,700 12,462,500 12,569,400 12,837,600 12,475,300 12,269,200 12,062,800 11,798,900 11,854,300 11,318,200 11,153,300 10,989,600 11,690,000 11,943,400 11,982,900 11,942,700
Fixed asset turnover 1.04 1.01 1.22 1.45 1.51 1.63 1.40 1.15 0.99 0.91 0.84 0.79 0.73 0.70 0.74 0.77 0.76 0.81 0.83 0.82

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $14,142,000K ÷ $13,585,400K
= 1.04

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Mosaic Company has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters.

In Q4 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio was 1.01, indicating that the company generated $1.01 in net sales for every dollar invested in fixed assets during that period. This ratio increased steadily from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, reaching a peak of 1.47 in Q1 2023.

Subsequently, the fixed asset turnover ratio experienced a slight decline in Q2 2023 and further dropped to 1.01 in Q4 2023. This suggests that the company's efficiency in generating sales from its fixed assets has weakened in the most recent quarter.

Overall, the fixed asset turnover ratio for Mosaic Company has shown some variability, with fluctuations in efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may be necessary to fully assess the company's performance in this area.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
The Mosaic Company
MOS
1.04
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
0.93
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
5.41

See also:

The Mosaic Company Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)