Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK)

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 15,365,700 15,381,700 15,584,300 15,718,800 15,781,100 16,031,400 16,197,100 16,431,200 16,947,400 17,028,900 16,689,000 16,596,900 16,346,000 16,685,300 16,755,800 15,602,300 14,534,600 13,841,200 13,624,100 14,238,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,714,400 2,245,700 2,307,100 2,353,100 2,305,600 2,310,600 2,365,600 2,347,100 2,051,300 2,515,900 2,016,500 2,053,800 2,005,900 2,024,400 2,036,700
Fixed asset turnover 5.91 7.21 7.12 7.20 7.39 7.22 7.02 6.96 8.13 6.66 7.74 7.08 6.90 6.73 6.99

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $15,365,700K ÷ $—K
= —

Fixed asset turnover is a financial ratio that indicates how efficiently a company is utilizing its fixed assets to generate revenue. For Stanley Black & Decker Inc, the trend in fixed asset turnover has been somewhat volatile over the reported periods. The ratio has fluctuated between 5.91 and 8.13, with notable peaks and valleys.

In general, a higher fixed asset turnover ratio is preferred as it signifies that the company is generating more revenue per unit of fixed assets invested. The trend for Stanley Black & Decker Inc shows some improvement in efficiency as the ratio increased from 6.99 in March 2020 to 7.21 in June 2023. However, there was a significant drop in September 2023 to 5.91, indicating a potential decrease in asset utilization efficiency.

Despite the fluctuations, the company has managed to maintain relatively high fixed asset turnover ratios, which suggests a good level of efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales revenue. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio over time to assess the company's operational efficiency and resource utilization.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
4.20
Snap-On Inc
SNA
9.44