Service Corporation International (SCI)

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 4,186,380 4,149,160 4,137,060 4,116,450 4,099,780 4,071,660 4,047,520 4,024,965 4,108,655 4,124,235 4,180,885 4,177,565 4,143,145 4,070,153 3,954,024 3,786,524 3,511,509 3,392,001 3,243,001 3,235,538
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,581,070 2,564,240 2,497,140 2,480,100 2,480,100 2,442,080 2,402,380 2,372,560 2,350,550 2,297,950 2,268,220 2,254,920 2,252,160 2,160,720 2,150,620 2,136,830 2,133,660 2,113,080 2,098,200 2,057,890
Fixed asset turnover 1.62 1.62 1.66 1.66 1.65 1.67 1.68 1.70 1.75 1.79 1.84 1.85 1.84 1.88 1.84 1.77 1.65 1.61 1.55 1.57

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $4,186,380K ÷ $2,581,070K
= 1.62

Service Corporation International's fixed asset turnover has shown a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, with the ratio ranging from 1.57 to 1.85. This indicates that the company is generating more revenue relative to its investment in fixed assets over this period.

However, from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the fixed asset turnover has started to decline, with the ratio fluctuating between 1.62 and 1.70. This could suggest a decrease in efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales revenue during this period.

Overall, the trend in fixed asset turnover for Service Corporation International suggests that while the company initially improved its efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate revenue, it experienced a slight decline in this aspect in more recent periods. This may warrant further investigation into the company's asset management and operational efficiency strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Service Corporation International
SCI
1.62
H&R Block Inc
HRB
26.89
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
3.04
Yelp Inc
YELP
19.66