Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)

Total asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Revenue US$ in thousands 9,432,000 8,179,000 7,657,000 7,339,800 7,952,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 18,988,000 18,516,000 18,454,000 18,454,000 18,944,200
Total asset turnover 0.50 0.44 0.41 0.40 0.42

December 31, 2023 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= $9,432,000K ÷ $18,988,000K
= 0.50

The total asset turnover of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The company's ability to generate sales from its total assets has improved gradually from 0.43 in 2019 to 0.51 in 2023. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in utilizing its assets to generate revenue. However, the figure remains relatively low, suggesting there is still room for further improvement in asset utilization efficiency. It is crucial for the company to continue monitoring and enhancing this ratio to optimize its asset turnover and overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
0.50
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
0.83
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
0.33