MaxLinear Inc (MXL)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 360,528 393,714 448,142 540,090 693,263 858,496 1,008,696 1,104,767 1,120,252 1,077,555 1,021,599 946,966 892,398 839,225 766,084 625,928 478,596 353,898 277,285 294,572
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 59,300 63,493 65,422 68,338 66,431 69,484 73,845 77,691 79,018 67,081 64,136 60,022 60,924 53,022 48,104 40,787 39,470 37,258 18,059 15,751
Fixed asset turnover 6.08 6.20 6.85 7.90 10.44 12.36 13.66 14.22 14.18 16.06 15.93 15.78 14.65 15.83 15.93 15.35 12.13 9.50 15.35 18.70

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $360,528K ÷ $59,300K
= 6.08

The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is generating revenue from its fixed assets. A higher ratio indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales.

Analyzing MaxLinear Inc's fixed asset turnover over the past few years, we can see that the ratio has shown some fluctuations. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, the fixed asset turnover ratio ranged between 9.50 and 16.06, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets during this period.

However, from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the fixed asset turnover ratio declined significantly from 14.22 to 6.08. This significant decrease may suggest potential issues with asset utilization efficiency during this period.

It is important for MaxLinear Inc to assess the reasons behind the decline in the fixed asset turnover ratio to identify any inefficiencies in asset management or operational challenges. By addressing these issues, the company can aim to improve its fixed asset utilization efficiency and enhance its overall financial performance.