Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Long-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, long-term (investment) activity ratios
Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC net fixed asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC total asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC equity turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014. |
Net Fixed Asset Turnover
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, net fixed asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 421,105) | 451,235) | 467,153) | 470,171) | 368,056) | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 192,472) | 191,897) | 172,293) | 152,081) | 142,705) | |
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Net fixed asset turnover1 | 2.19 | 2.35 | 2.71 | 3.09 | 2.58 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ConocoPhillips | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Valero Energy Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
1 2014 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= 421,105 ÷ 192,472 = 2.19
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC net fixed asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Total Asset Turnover
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, total asset turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 421,105) | 451,235) | 467,153) | 470,171) | 368,056) | |
| Total assets | 353,116) | 357,512) | 360,325) | 345,257) | 322,560) | |
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Total asset turnover1 | 1.19 | 1.26 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.14 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Total Asset Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ConocoPhillips | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Valero Energy Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
1 2014 Calculation
Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= 421,105 ÷ 353,116 = 1.19
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC total asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Equity Turnover
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, equity turnover calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Revenue | 421,105) | 451,235) | 467,153) | 470,171) | 368,056) | |
| Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders | 171,966) | 180,047) | 188,494) | 169,517) | 148,013) | |
| Long-term Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Equity turnover1 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.49 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Equity Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ConocoPhillips | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Valero Energy Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | |
Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
1 2014 Calculation
Equity turnover = Revenue ÷ Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders
= 421,105 ÷ 171,966 = 2.45
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Long-term activity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders’ equity. | Royal Dutch Shell PLC equity turnover ratio improved from 2012 to 2013 but then deteriorated significantly from 2013 to 2014. |