Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)

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 16,254,000 17,298,000 18,058,000 18,799,000 18,998,000 17,159,000 17,116,000 17,137,000 17,721,000 20,158,000 20,845,000 21,538,000 21,915,000 21,939,000 21,757,000 20,351,000 19,321,000 18,905,000 19,220,000 20,282,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 2,275,000 2,254,000 2,254,000 2,240,000 2,234,000 2,150,000 2,134,000 2,104,000 2,102,000 2,569,000 2,614,000 2,764,000 2,805,000 2,713,000 2,734,000 2,785,000 3,199,000 3,136,000 3,132,000 3,156,000
Fixed asset turnover 7.14 7.67 8.01 8.39 8.50 7.98 8.02 8.14 8.43 7.85 7.97 7.79 7.81 8.09 7.96 7.31 6.04 6.03 6.14 6.43

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $16,254,000K ÷ $2,275,000K
= 7.14

Whirlpool Corporation's fixed asset turnover ratio has shown a generally improving trend over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio increased from 6.43 as of March 31, 2020, to 8.14 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting the company's ability to generate more sales from its fixed assets.

Although there was a slight decrease in the fixed asset turnover ratio in the subsequent periods, it remained relatively high and stable, indicating efficient utilization of fixed assets to generate revenue. Specifically, the ratio fluctuated between 7.67 and 8.50 from September 30, 2024, to December 31, 2023.

Overall, Whirlpool Corporation's fixed asset turnover ratio suggests that the company has been efficient in leveraging its fixed assets to generate sales throughout the analyzed period. High and stable fixed asset turnover ratios indicate effective management of assets and operational efficiency in converting fixed assets into revenue-generating activities.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
7.14
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
6.07