Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC)

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 17,845,240 17,920,260 17,637,730 17,321,630 17,121,930 16,725,710 16,871,300 17,222,890 17,295,990 17,269,750 16,618,380 15,613,130 14,664,000 13,755,120 12,996,470 12,195,720 12,013,720 11,959,380 11,675,740 11,696,170
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 3,137,890 3,112,620 3,123,030 3,151,780 3,158,400 3,103,420 3,085,540 2,997,300 2,940,850 2,812,050 2,853,890 2,890,020 2,917,810 2,848,470 2,677,390 2,682,370 2,657,490 2,585,820 2,548,560 2,562,790
Fixed asset turnover 5.69 5.76 5.65 5.50 5.42 5.39 5.47 5.75 5.88 6.14 5.82 5.40 5.03 4.83 4.85 4.55 4.52 4.62 4.58 4.56

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $17,845,240K ÷ $3,137,890K
= 5.69

The fixed asset turnover ratio of Pilgrims Pride Corp has shown a generally increasing trend over the analyzed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at 4.56 in March 2020 and gradually increased to 5.69 by December 2024. This indicates that the company generated $5.69 in sales for every $1 invested in fixed assets at the end of December 2024.

The consistent improvement in the fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that Pilgrims Pride Corp has been utilizing its fixed assets more efficiently to generate sales over time. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio is typically seen as favorable as it indicates that the company is generating more revenue from its fixed assets.

The peak in the fixed asset turnover ratio at 6.14 in September 30, 2022, indicates a particularly efficient utilization of fixed assets during that period. However, the ratio slightly declined afterwards but remained relatively stable above 5.00, indicating continued efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets.

Overall, the increasing trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio reflects positively on Pilgrims Pride Corp's operational efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to drive revenue growth over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
5.69
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
5.65