Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,091,690 1,090,750 1,197,010 881,886 746,565
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 709,402 589,892 460,365 336,537 171,300
Fixed asset turnover 1.54 1.85 2.60 2.62 4.36

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $1,091,690K ÷ $709,402K
= 1.54

The fixed asset turnover ratio of TREX Co., Inc. has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio stood at 1.54, which indicates that for every dollar invested in fixed assets, the company generated $1.54 of sales revenue. This was a decrease compared to the previous year when the ratio was 1.87.

The declining trend in fixed asset turnover may suggest inefficiencies in the utilization of the company's fixed assets to generate sales. It could indicate that TREX Co., Inc. is not effectively using its fixed assets to drive revenue growth or that the company's sales performance is not keeping pace with its investment in fixed assets.

Further analysis is recommended to understand the reasons behind the decreasing fixed asset turnover ratio and to identify potential areas for improvement in asset management and operational efficiency within TREX Co., Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Trex Company Inc
TREX
1.54
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
3.30
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
1.68