MP Materials Corp (MP)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 247,383 521,333 331,952 134,310
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,158,050 935,743 610,612 501,974
Fixed asset turnover 0.21 0.56 0.54 0.27

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $247,383K ÷ $1,158,050K
= 0.21

Fixed asset turnover is a financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate revenue from its investment in fixed assets. A higher fixed asset turnover indicates that the company is more efficient in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales.

Looking at the trend in MP Materials Corporation's fixed asset turnover over the past four years, we can see some fluctuations. In 2020, the ratio was 0.27, indicating that the company generated $0.27 in sales for every $1 invested in fixed assets. This ratio improved in 2021 to 0.54, suggesting better utilization of fixed assets to generate revenue. However, in 2022, the ratio increased significantly to 0.56, indicating a peak in efficiency in that year.

Unfortunately, in 2023, the fixed asset turnover decreased to 0.22, which may indicate a decrease in the company's ability to generate revenue from its fixed assets efficiently. This drop could be due to various reasons, such as asset underutilization, a decline in sales, or an increase in fixed asset investments without a proportional increase in revenue.

Overall, it is essential for MP Materials Corporation to closely monitor and analyze its fixed asset turnover ratio to ensure efficient utilization of its fixed assets and maximize revenue generation. Further investigation into the underlying factors causing the fluctuation in the ratio can help the company make informed decisions to improve its operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
MP Materials Corp
MP
0.21
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
2.47
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
0.65