Williams Companies Inc (WMB)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,503,000 10,907,000 10,965,000 10,627,000 7,719,000
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 38,692,000 34,311,000 30,889,000 29,258,000 28,929,000
Fixed asset turnover 0.27 0.32 0.35 0.36 0.27

December 31, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $10,503,000K ÷ $38,692,000K
= 0.27

Williams Companies Inc's fixed asset turnover has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio increased from 0.27 in December 31, 2020 to 0.36 in December 31, 2021, indicating that the company generated more revenue for each dollar invested in fixed assets during that period.

However, the ratio slightly decreased to 0.35 in December 31, 2022, and further to 0.32 in December 31, 2023, which might suggest a slight decrease in efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to generate sales.

By December 31, 2024, the fixed asset turnover ratio decreased back to 0.27, the same level as in December 31, 2020, which could be a cause for concern as it represents a decrease in revenue generated per dollar of investment in fixed assets.

Overall, the company's fixed asset turnover ratio has shown some variability, indicating fluctuations in the efficiency of utilizing fixed assets to generate sales over the past five years. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may help provide more insights into the company's performance in this aspect.