Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,872,360 3,788,310 3,919,710 3,717,930 3,085,180
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 770,280 803,374 778,600 799,365 798,868
Fixed asset turnover 5.03 4.72 5.03 4.65 3.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $3,872,360K ÷ $770,280K
= 5.03

The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is generating revenue from its investment in fixed assets. Mettler-Toledo International Inc has shown a consistent increase in its fixed asset turnover over the years, from 3.86 in December 31, 2020, to 5.03 in December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company is getting better at utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. However, there was a slight dip in 2023 to 4.72. Overall, the trend suggests that Mettler-Toledo International Inc is effectively managing its fixed assets to drive revenue growth.