Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) | Long-term (Investment) Activity Analysis
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Ratios (Summary)
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, long-term (investment) activity ratios
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | 2.71 | 3.09 | 2.58 | 2.11 | 4.09 | |
| Total asset turnover | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.14 | 0.95 | 1.62 | |
| Equity turnover | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.49 | 2.04 | 3.60 |
Source: Based on data from Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's net fixed asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012 not reaching 2010 level. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's equity turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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Net Fixed Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 467,153 | 470,171 | 368,056 | 278,188 | 458,361 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 172,293 | 152,081 | 142,705 | 131,619 | 112,038 | |
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Royal Dutch Shell PLC1 | 2.71 | 3.09 | 2.58 | 2.11 | 4.09 | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 1.61 | 1.80 | 1.58 | 1.42 | 2.40 | |
Source: Based on data from Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Net fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= 467,153 ÷ 172,293 = 2.71
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's net fixed asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012 not reaching 2010 level. |
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Total Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 467,153 | 470,171 | 368,056 | 278,188 | 458,361 | |
| Total assets | 360,325 | 345,257 | 322,560 | 292,181 | 282,401 | |
| Total Asset Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Royal Dutch Shell PLC1 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.14 | 0.95 | 1.62 | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 1.31 | |
Source: Based on data from Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= 467,153 ÷ 360,325 = 1.30
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012. |
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Equity Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 467,153 | 470,171 | 368,056 | 278,188 | 458,361 | |
| Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders | 188,494 | 169,517 | 148,013 | 136,431 | 127,285 | |
| Equity Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Royal Dutch Shell PLC1 | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.49 | 2.04 | 3.60 | |
| Industry, Oil & Gas | 1.89 | 2.08 | 1.80 | 1.72 | 2.77 | |
Source: Based on data from Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Equity turnover = Revenue ÷ Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders
= 467,153 ÷ 188,494 = 2.48
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC's equity turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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