Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

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 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,555,740 14,902,280 14,761,100 14,479,810 14,204,720 13,517,620 13,264,750 12,962,900 12,731,110 20,032,230 19,620,870 19,195,640 18,362,490 9,933,870 9,311,440 8,488,890 8,351,920 8,293,410 8,190,890 8,050,360
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,437,180 2,273,650 2,185,480 2,144,770 2,083,620 1,843,320 1,744,560 1,655,750 1,617,810 1,441,700 1,333,850 1,287,000 1,248,960 1,178,620 1,148,220 1,143,190 1,163,960 1,143,070 1,135,310 1,120,870
Fixed asset turnover 5.97 6.55 6.75 6.75 6.82 7.33 7.60 7.83 7.87 13.89 14.71 14.92 14.70 8.43 8.11 7.43 7.18 7.26 7.21 7.18

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $14,555,740K ÷ $2,437,180K
= 5.97

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Tractor Supply Company has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters but generally has remained at a relatively high level. The ratio indicates that the company is efficient in generating sales revenue from its investment in fixed assets. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio signifies that the company is effectively utilizing its fixed assets to generate sales.

For instance, in the most recent quarter, ending December 31, 2023, the fixed asset turnover ratio was 5.97, indicating that for every dollar invested in fixed assets, the company generated $5.97 in sales revenue. This was a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter but still at a healthy level.

Looking at the trend over multiple quarters, the company has consistently maintained a fixed asset turnover ratio above 7.0, with peaks exceeding 14 in some quarters, such as in September 2021. This reflects the company's strong operational efficiency in utilizing its fixed assets to drive sales growth.

Overall, the trend in Tractor Supply Company's fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that the company has been effectively managing its fixed assets to drive revenue generation, which is a positive indicator of its operational efficiency and asset utilization.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
5.97
Fastenal Company
FAST
7.26
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
7.95