RPM International Inc (RPM)

Fixed asset turnover

May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,210,630 7,210,030 7,225,690 7,227,590 7,153,220 7,135,330 7,037,070 6,891,810 6,615,470 6,379,750 6,216,330 6,062,430 6,018,050 5,756,940 5,658,510 5,568,830 5,428,360 5,570,800 5,534,900 5,496,300
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,331,060 1,286,880 1,253,110 1,245,320 1,239,480 1,166,020 1,125,870 1,099,370 1,103,980 1,049,020 1,023,080 950,824 965,182 902,631 889,399 860,975 849,686 830,733 821,775 813,016
Fixed asset turnover 5.42 5.60 5.77 5.80 5.77 6.12 6.25 6.27 5.99 6.08 6.08 6.38 6.24 6.38 6.36 6.47 6.39 6.71 6.74 6.76

May 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $7,210,630K ÷ $1,331,060K
= 5.42

The fixed asset turnover ratio for RPM International Inc has shown a relatively stable performance over the past few years, ranging between 5.42 and 6.76. This ratio measures the efficiency with which the company generates sales revenue from its investment in fixed assets. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio indicates that the company is effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales.

The trend observed in RPM International Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that the company has been consistently efficient in managing its fixed assets to generate revenue. The ratios have generally been above 5.00, indicating that the company is able to generate more sales relative to its investment in fixed assets.

Overall, the consistent and relatively high fixed asset turnover ratios for RPM International Inc reflect positively on the company's operational efficiency and capital allocation strategies. It indicates that the company is effectively using its fixed assets to drive sales growth and maximize profitability.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
RPM International Inc
RPM
5.42
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
4.30
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
4.97