Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Total asset turnover

May 31, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,587,800 1,702,600 1,640,000 1,294,100 1,487,100
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,671,200 1,866,700 1,940,800 2,008,300 2,033,600
Total asset turnover 0.95 0.91 0.85 0.64 0.73

May 31, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= $1,587,800K ÷ $1,671,200K
= 0.95

Scholastic Corporation's total asset turnover ratio has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ratio increased from 0.73 in 2020 to 0.95 in 2024, indicating that the company generated $0.95 in net sales for every dollar of assets held. This improvement suggests that Scholastic has been more effective in utilizing its assets to generate revenue. The rising trend in total asset turnover reflects a potential increase in operational efficiency and productivity within the company. Overall, the upward trend in the total asset turnover ratio indicates an improvement in Scholastic Corporation's asset management and revenue generation capabilities.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
Scholastic Corporation
SCHL
0.95
John Wiley & Sons
WLY
0.69