Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Fixed asset turnover

Sep 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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 36,176,200 36,530,200 36,687,000 35,975,600 35,016,200 33,998,000 32,913,800 32,250,300 31,982,800 31,329,200 30,361,600 29,060,600 27,117,000 23,842,600 23,170,300 23,518,000 24,061,900 26,662,800 26,973,000 26,508,600
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 8,665,500 7,817,400 7,611,700 7,387,100 7,053,500 6,818,600 6,699,500 6,560,500 6,408,200 6,460,800 6,398,000 6,369,500 6,151,400 6,123,100 6,177,900 6,241,400 6,295,600 6,387,000 6,390,900 6,431,700
Fixed asset turnover 4.17 4.67 4.82 4.87 4.96 4.99 4.91 4.92 4.99 4.85 4.75 4.56 4.41 3.89 3.75 3.77 3.82 4.17 4.22 4.12

September 30, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $36,176,200K ÷ $8,665,500K
= 4.17

The fixed asset turnover of Starbucks Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past 20 quarters. The ratio has generally ranged between 3.75 to 4.99, indicating that the company generates approximately $3.75 to $4.99 in sales for every dollar invested in fixed assets.

There was a peak in the ratio at 4.99 in March 2023, indicating efficient utilization of fixed assets to generate sales. However, the ratio slightly decreased in the subsequent quarters.

Despite some fluctuations, the overall trend demonstrates consistent performance in efficiently utilizing fixed assets. It is essential for Starbucks to continue monitoring and optimizing the utilization of fixed assets to maintain or improve its fixed asset turnover in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
4.17
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
2.05
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
2.45

See also:

Starbucks Corporation Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)