Philip Morris International Inc (PM)

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 37,277,000 36,342,000 35,311,000 34,513,000 53,999,000 74,368,000 95,357,000 115,671,000 115,302,000 116,067,000 116,655,000 116,360,000 116,285,000 94,126,000 92,269,000 88,660,000 87,178,000 87,447,000 87,638,000 90,928,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 7,184,000 7,548,000 7,264,000 7,201,000 7,405,000 6,883,000 6,991,000 6,788,000 6,587,000 5,610,000 5,965,000 6,004,000 6,060,000 6,061,000 5,975,000 5,952,000 6,365,000 6,134,000 6,184,000 6,107,000
Fixed asset turnover 5.19 4.81 4.86 4.79 7.29 10.80 13.64 17.04 17.50 20.69 19.56 19.38 19.19 15.53 15.44 14.90 13.70 14.26 14.17 14.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $37,277,000K ÷ $7,184,000K
= 5.19

The fixed asset turnover ratio of Philip Morris International Inc has shown a general declining trend from March 2020 to September 2024, with fluctuations along the way. The ratio started at a high of 14.89 in March 2020, indicating that the company generated $14.89 in net sales for each dollar invested in fixed assets.

The ratio remained relatively stable around the 14 to 15 range until December 2021, where it experienced a significant increase to 19.19, suggesting a more efficient utilization of fixed assets to generate sales. However, this peak was followed by a decline in the subsequent periods.

From March 2023 to December 2024, the fixed asset turnover ratio notably dropped from 17.04 to 5.19, reflecting a decrease in the company's ability to generate revenue from its fixed asset base. This downward trend may indicate potential issues such as underutilization of assets or declining sales relative to its fixed asset investments.

Overall, monitoring the fixed asset turnover ratio can provide insights into how effectively Philip Morris International Inc is utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales, highlighting the need for continuous assessment and optimization of asset efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
5.19
Altria Group
MO
14.22

See also:

Philip Morris International Inc Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)