Unifirst Corporation (UNF)

Fixed asset turnover

Aug 31, 2024 May 25, 2024 Feb 24, 2024 Nov 25, 2023 Aug 26, 2023 Feb 25, 2023 Nov 26, 2022 Aug 27, 2022 May 28, 2022 Feb 26, 2022 Nov 27, 2021 Aug 28, 2021 May 29, 2021 Feb 27, 2021 Nov 28, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 May 30, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,434,673 2,424,124 2,365,112 2,318,618 2,239,785 2,119,703 2,061,428 2,003,673 1,951,889 1,904,995 1,868,175 1,828,779 1,791,680 1,773,258 1,789,406 1,809,749 1,860,727 1,870,168 1,842,887 1,815,402
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 801,612 790,031 772,223 766,532 756,540 685,182 681,099 665,119 640,810 627,924 623,785 617,719 606,663 599,144 598,719 582,470 584,299 582,753 574,394 574,509
Fixed asset turnover 3.04 3.07 3.06 3.02 2.96 3.09 3.03 3.01 3.05 3.03 2.99 2.96 2.95 2.96 2.99 3.11 3.18 3.21 3.21 3.16

August 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $2,434,673K ÷ $801,612K
= 3.04

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Unifirst Corporation has been relatively stable over the past few years, ranging between 2.95 and 3.21. This ratio indicates that Unifirst is generating revenue efficiently from its investment in fixed assets. A higher fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that the company is utilizing its fixed assets effectively to generate sales.

The average fixed asset turnover ratio for Unifirst Corporation during this period is approximately 3.05, indicating that for every dollar invested in fixed assets, the company generates around $3.05 in sales. This consistent performance reflects the company's ability to efficiently manage and utilize its fixed assets to drive revenue generation.

Overall, the fixed asset turnover ratio trend for Unifirst Corporation is positive, showcasing the company's ability to effectively utilize its fixed assets to generate revenue.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
3.04
H&R Block Inc
HRB
26.89
Service Corporation International
SCI
1.65
Yelp Inc
YELP
19.66