National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,307,380 1,141,540 1,085,740 1,074,300 1,028,220
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 684,289 493,329 506,532 520,996 520,318
Fixed asset turnover 1.91 2.31 2.14 2.06 1.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $1,307,380K ÷ $684,289K
= 1.91

National HealthCare Corporation's fixed asset turnover has shown a generally increasing trend over the past five years. The ratio has improved from 1.98 in December 31, 2020, to 1.91 at the end of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company generated $2.31 in revenue for every dollar invested in fixed assets by the end of December 31, 2023, which is a positive sign of efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales. However, the ratio decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year, potentially signaling a lower level of efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets. It is important for National HealthCare Corporation to monitor this trend to ensure optimal utilization of its fixed assets for revenue generation.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
1.91
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
3.30