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Fixed Asset Turnover
How efficiently a company uses its fixed assets (property, equipment) to generate revenue.
Formula
Fixed Asset Turnover = Net Revenue / Average Net Fixed Assets
Net Fixed Assets = Gross Fixed Assets - Accumulated Depreciation
Definition
What is Fixed Asset Turnover?
This ratio measures how well you utilize equipment, machinery, and property to generate sales. Higher turnover indicates efficient asset use. Lower turnover suggests overcapacity or underutilization.
Industry Variations
Capital-light businesses (SaaS, services) naturally have high fixed asset turnover. Manufacturing and retail have lower ratios due to equipment and real estate investments.
Improving the Ratio
Increase revenue using existing assets, sell or lease underutilized assets, shift to asset-light models where possible, and avoid overcapitalization.
Example
Manufacturing company:
- Annual Revenue: $5,000,000
- Beginning Fixed Assets: $2,000,000
- Ending Fixed Assets: $2,500,000
Average Fixed Assets = ($2M + $2.5M) / 2 = $2,250,000
Turnover = $5M / $2.25M = 2.2x
Each dollar of fixed assets generates $2.20 in revenue.
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