Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Fixed asset turnover

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 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,088,117 1,038,711 990,433 950,238 897,418 863,241 828,040 784,444 736,703 691,818 628,680 533,133 519,581 513,506 541,190 602,572 594,445 567,275 648,682 728,157
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 530,995 525,557 500,085 479,617 467,031 441,870 411,018 398,971 389,386 370,016 356,202 348,580 336,541 326,526 322,162 329,039 314,862 304,350 285,892 265,016
Fixed asset turnover 2.05 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.92 1.95 2.01 1.97 1.89 1.87 1.76 1.53 1.54 1.57 1.68 1.83 1.89 1.86 2.27 2.75

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $1,088,117K ÷ $530,995K
= 2.05

Shake Shack Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ratio measures the efficiency with which the company is generating 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 revenue.

From the data provided, we can see that Shake Shack's fixed asset turnover ratio has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 2.75 over the past few years. The ratio has shown some volatility, with fluctuations seen from quarter to quarter. Overall, the trend in the fixed asset turnover ratio for Shake Shack Inc appears to have decreased slightly over the period in question.

It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its fixed asset turnover ratio to ensure optimal utilization of its assets. The management should assess the reasons behind the fluctuations in the ratio and take necessary steps to improve efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate revenue. Additional analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks can provide further insights into the company's performance in this area.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
2.05
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
4.82
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
2.45