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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios 
Quarterly Data

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Long-term Activity Ratios (Summary)

Amazon.com Inc., long-term (investment) activity ratios (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Net fixed asset turnover 2.25 2.38 2.52 2.61 2.74 2.81 2.82 2.82 2.78 2.75 2.75 2.83 2.80 2.84 2.93 3.11 3.32 3.45 3.41
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) 1.76 1.85 1.94 1.97 2.05 2.09 2.08 2.07 2.04 2.03 2.03 2.10 2.09 2.13 2.17 2.30 2.51 2.61 2.56
Total asset turnover 0.98 1.01 1.02 1.06 1.09 1.11 1.09 1.14 1.13 1.13 1.11 1.17 1.16 1.16 1.12 1.20 1.23 1.30 1.20
Equity turnover 2.01 2.13 2.23 2.39 2.56 2.73 2.85 3.03 3.19 3.40 3.52 3.65 3.70 3.57 3.40 3.80 3.86 4.06 4.13

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).


Net Fixed Asset Turnover
The net fixed asset turnover ratio shows a declining trend from March 2021 onwards. Starting at 3.41 in March 2021, it decreases steadily to 2.25 by June 2025. This indicates a diminishing efficiency in generating sales from fixed assets over this time period.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)
When including operating lease right-of-use assets, the turnover ratio also demonstrates a downward trend, beginning at 2.56 in March 2021 and falling to 1.76 by June 2025. The consistent decrease suggests that accounting for leased assets does not improve the efficiency measure, and the overall utilization of these assets relative to sales is declining.
Total Asset Turnover
The total asset turnover ratio exhibits minor fluctuations but generally trends downward from 1.20 in March 2021 to 0.98 by June 2025. This reflects a gradual reduction in how effectively the total asset base is deployed to generate revenue over the periods reviewed.
Equity Turnover
Equity turnover shows a notable decline over the observed timeframe. Beginning at 4.13 in March 2021, the ratio decreases consistently to 2.01 by June 2025. This suggests a reduced efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ equity to support sales generation, indicating either increased equity levels relative to sales or slower sales growth compared to equity growth.

Net Fixed Asset Turnover

Amazon.com Inc., net fixed asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net sales 167,702 155,667 187,792 158,877 147,977 143,313 169,961 143,083 134,383 127,358 149,204 127,101 121,234 116,444 137,412 110,812 113,080 108,518 125,555 96,145 88,912 75,452
Property and equipment, net 297,616 272,781 252,665 237,917 220,717 209,950 204,177 196,468 193,784 190,754 186,715 177,195 173,706 168,468 160,281 147,152 133,502 121,461 113,114 99,981 86,517 77,779
Long-term Activity Ratio
Net fixed asset turnover1 2.25 2.38 2.52 2.61 2.74 2.81 2.82 2.82 2.78 2.75 2.75 2.83 2.80 2.84 2.93 3.11 3.32 3.45 3.41
Benchmarks
Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Home Depot Inc. 5.71 5.84 5.84 5.97 5.98 6.07 6.14 6.23 6.15 6.06 6.00 5.92 5.83 5.73 5.35 5.27 5.10 4.94 4.84
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 4.80 4.87 4.89 5.15 5.37 5.50 5.53 5.55 5.10 5.05 5.05 5.03 4.97 4.95 4.68 4.57 4.32 4.00 3.86
TJX Cos. Inc. 7.98 8.29 8.25 8.36 8.31 8.53 8.63 8.84 9.21 9.43 9.21 8.84 8.46 7.46 6.38 6.67 6.61 7.08 7.83

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = (Net salesQ2 2025 + Net salesQ1 2025 + Net salesQ4 2024 + Net salesQ3 2024) ÷ Property and equipment, net
= (167,702 + 155,667 + 187,792 + 158,877) ÷ 297,616 = 2.25

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The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several notable trends across key financial metrics over the observed periods.

Net Sales
Net sales demonstrate a generally upward trajectory with some fluctuations. Starting from approximately 75.5 billion USD in March 2020, net sales increased steadily through 2020 and 2021, reaching around 137.4 billion USD by December 2021. After peaking early in 2022 at about 149.2 billion USD in December, net sales experienced durable growth with quarterly variations. Despite minor dips, by December 2024, net sales approached 187.8 billion USD. However, on a quarterly comparison, slight declines appear in certain periods such as March 2023 and March 2025. Overall, the trend reflects robust growth across five years, with periodic volatility consistent with seasonal or market factors.
Property and Equipment, Net
The net value of property and equipment shows a steady and consistent increase throughout the entire timeline. Starting at approximately 77.8 billion USD in March 2020, the value consistently rose quarter over quarter, reaching nearly 160.3 billion USD by December 2021 and continuing to advance thereafter. By June 2025, this figure rose markedly to close to 297.6 billion USD. The persistent growth implies ongoing capital investment and expansion of fixed assets, indicating a commitment to capacity build-out and infrastructure enhancement over the medium to long term.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover
Net fixed asset turnover, a ratio indicating revenue generated per unit of fixed asset invested, shows a declining trend from its earliest recorded value. Around 3.41 in the initial periods, the ratio gradually decreased over time, falling to approximately 2.25 by December 2025. This decline suggests that the increase in net sales has not kept pace proportionately with the growth in property and equipment, implying diminishing efficiency in utilizing fixed assets for generating sales or a strategic shift towards heavier capital investment possibly for future growth.

In summary, the data depicts significant expansion in both sales and asset base over the period, with net sales generally increasing and property assets consistently growing. However, the reduction in fixed asset turnover points to a relative decrease in asset utilization efficiency, possibly reflective of the company’s strategic investments in infrastructure and future capabilities which have yet to translate into proportionate sales increments.


Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)

Amazon.com Inc., net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net sales 167,702 155,667 187,792 158,877 147,977 143,313 169,961 143,083 134,383 127,358 149,204 127,101 121,234 116,444 137,412 110,812 113,080 108,518 125,555 96,145 88,912 75,452
 
Property and equipment, net 297,616 272,781 252,665 237,917 220,717 209,950 204,177 196,468 193,784 190,754 186,715 177,195 173,706 168,468 160,281 147,152 133,502 121,461 113,114 99,981 86,517 77,779
Operating leases 82,125 78,495 76,141 76,527 74,575 73,313 72,513 70,758 70,332 68,262 66,123 62,033 58,430 56,161 56,082 52,151 43,346 39,328 37,553 34,119 28,537 26,279
Property and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) 379,741 351,276 328,806 314,444 295,292 283,263 276,690 267,226 264,116 259,016 252,838 239,228 232,136 224,629 216,363 199,303 176,848 160,789 150,667 134,100 115,054 104,058
Long-term Activity Ratio
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)1 1.76 1.85 1.94 1.97 2.05 2.09 2.08 2.07 2.04 2.03 2.03 2.10 2.09 2.13 2.17 2.30 2.51 2.61 2.56
Benchmarks
Net Fixed Asset Turnover (including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset), Competitors2
Home Depot Inc. 4.31 4.48 4.49 4.69 4.69 4.78 4.83 4.95 4.95 4.90 4.85 4.79 4.70 4.63 4.31 4.29 4.14 3.96 3.89
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 3.94 4.00 4.04 4.26 4.43 4.58 4.60 4.62 4.17 4.15 4.15 4.12 4.14 4.11 3.90 3.79 3.59 3.31 3.20
TJX Cos. Inc. 3.37 3.41 3.40 3.36 3.29 3.34 3.36 3.38 3.45 3.47 3.44 3.19 3.02 2.66 2.29 2.38 2.38 2.58 2.90

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover (including operating lease, right-of-use asset) = (Net salesQ2 2025 + Net salesQ1 2025 + Net salesQ4 2024 + Net salesQ3 2024) ÷ Property and equipment, net (including operating lease, right-of-use asset)
= (167,702 + 155,667 + 187,792 + 158,877) ÷ 379,741 = 1.76

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The financial data reveals several key trends over the periods analyzed.

Net Sales
The company's net sales exhibit a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, through June 30, 2025. Starting at approximately $75.5 billion in March 2020, net sales rise with some fluctuations to reach around $167.7 billion by June 2025. Seasonal spikes are noticeable around the fourth quarter of each year, indicating increased sales during this period consistently. Despite some declines in early quarters of certain years, the overall trajectory is upward, reflecting growth over the medium term.
Property and Equipment, Net (Including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)
There is a clear upward trend in net property and equipment assets from about $104 billion in March 2020 to nearly $380 billion by June 2025. This continuous increase suggests ongoing capital investment and expansion of asset base. The steady growth reflects sustained efforts to increase operational capacity or upgrade existing assets. The pace of growth appears consistent, with no significant drops, indicating a strategic focus on asset accumulation.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover (Including Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset)
The net fixed asset turnover ratio, available from December 31, 2020, shows a declining pattern over time. The ratio decreases from 2.56 at the end of 2020 to approximately 1.76 by December 2024, with a slight dip further to 1.76 in the following periods. This decline in asset turnover suggests that the company is generating less revenue per unit of fixed asset than in prior years. This could be a sign of increasing asset investments outpacing the growth in revenue or potentially lower utilization efficiency of fixed assets.

In summary, the company demonstrates robust revenue growth accompanied by continuous expansion of fixed assets. However, the declining fixed asset turnover ratio may indicate diminishing efficiency in using these assets to generate sales, warranting further investigation into asset management effectiveness or changes in business operations.


Total Asset Turnover

Amazon.com Inc., total asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net sales 167,702 155,667 187,792 158,877 147,977 143,313 169,961 143,083 134,383 127,358 149,204 127,101 121,234 116,444 137,412 110,812 113,080 108,518 125,555 96,145 88,912 75,452
Total assets 682,170 643,256 624,894 584,626 554,818 530,969 527,854 486,883 477,607 464,378 462,675 428,362 419,728 410,767 420,549 382,406 360,319 323,077 321,195 282,179 258,314 221,238
Long-term Activity Ratio
Total asset turnover1 0.98 1.01 1.02 1.06 1.09 1.11 1.09 1.14 1.13 1.13 1.11 1.17 1.16 1.16 1.12 1.20 1.23 1.30 1.20
Benchmarks
Total Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Home Depot Inc. 1.57 1.92 1.99 2.03 2.03 2.04 2.06 2.05 2.05 1.99 2.10 2.02 2.04 1.95 1.87 1.88 1.88 1.91 2.15
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 1.87 1.88 2.07 2.12 2.09 2.09 2.22 2.04 2.04 1.92 2.16 1.93 1.92 1.84 1.92 1.68 1.55 1.62 1.83
TJX Cos. Inc. 1.82 1.85 1.82 1.72 1.77 1.75 1.76 1.73 1.83 1.80 1.71 1.52 1.50 1.25 1.04 1.06 1.27 1.45 1.73

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Total asset turnover = (Net salesQ2 2025 + Net salesQ1 2025 + Net salesQ4 2024 + Net salesQ3 2024) ÷ Total assets
= (167,702 + 155,667 + 187,792 + 158,877) ÷ 682,170 = 0.98

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The financial data reveals several notable trends over the examined periods. Net sales show a consistent upward trajectory, indicating steady revenue growth. Starting from approximately $75,452 million in the first quarter of 2020, net sales increase significantly, reaching around $155,667 million by the first quarter of 2025. This reflects the company's ability to expand its market presence and maintain revenue momentum across multiple years.

Total assets also exhibit a clear growth pattern. Beginning at $221,238 million in the first quarter of 2020, total assets rise steadily to $643,256 million by the second quarter of 2025. This expansion in asset base suggests ongoing investments in infrastructure, technology, inventory, or other long-term resources that support business growth and operational capacity.

The total asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset utilization in generating sales, shows a gradually declining trend. Early in the period, it peaks around 1.3 in the middle of 2020, but over subsequent quarters, the ratio decreases steadily to below 1.0 by the second quarter of 2025. This decline indicates that while revenues are increasing, the rate of asset growth outpaces sales growth, resulting in less efficient use of the asset base to generate revenues. This could imply increased capital intensity, investments with delayed revenue impact, or challenges in optimizing asset deployment.

Net Sales
Displayed consistent growth from $75,452 million to $155,667 million over five years, marking more than a twofold increase.
Total Assets
Expanded from $221,238 million to $643,256 million, nearly tripling, suggesting sizeable capital expenditures or acquisitions.
Total Asset Turnover
Declined from approximately 1.3 to under 1.0, reflecting decreasing efficiency in asset usage relative to revenue generation.

In summary, the company has achieved substantial sales growth and expanded its asset base considerably. However, the gradual decline in asset turnover ratio warrants attention, as it points to a potential dilution in asset efficiency. Management may need to assess the balance between asset accumulation and revenue productivity to ensure sustained profitability and optimal use of capital resources.


Equity Turnover

Amazon.com Inc., equity turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net sales 167,702 155,667 187,792 158,877 147,977 143,313 169,961 143,083 134,383 127,358 149,204 127,101 121,234 116,444 137,412 110,812 113,080 108,518 125,555 96,145 88,912 75,452
Stockholders’ equity 333,775 305,867 285,970 259,151 236,447 216,661 201,875 182,973 168,602 154,526 146,043 137,489 131,402 134,001 138,245 120,564 114,803 103,320 93,404 82,775 73,728 65,272
Long-term Activity Ratio
Equity turnover1 2.01 2.13 2.23 2.39 2.56 2.73 2.85 3.03 3.19 3.40 3.52 3.65 3.70 3.57 3.40 3.80 3.86 4.06 4.13
Benchmarks
Equity Turnover, Competitors2
Home Depot Inc. 34.41 83.42 146.23 107.49 116.01 430.25 100.77 121.18 655.02 142.70 69.80 80.86 40.05 81.84
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 212.01 62.35 20.95 18.46 43.17 36.59
TJX Cos. Inc. 7.15 7.32 7.42 7.66 7.75 7.83 7.85 8.70 9.20 8.91 8.09 7.08 6.75 6.16 5.51 6.00 7.24 7.78 7.01

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Equity turnover = (Net salesQ2 2025 + Net salesQ1 2025 + Net salesQ4 2024 + Net salesQ3 2024) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= (167,702 + 155,667 + 187,792 + 158,877) ÷ 333,775 = 2.01

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The data reveals notable trends regarding net sales, stockholders' equity, and equity turnover over the periods analyzed, reflecting various dynamics in operational performance and capital management.

Net Sales
The net sales demonstrate a general upward trajectory throughout the reported quarters. Starting from $75,452 million at the end of Q1 2020, net sales increased steadily, reaching a peak of $187,792 million by Q4 2024. Although some quarters exhibit slower growth or minor declines, such as Q1 2022 and Q1 2023, the overall trend indicates expanding revenue generation. The periods Q4 2020 and Q4 2024 show notably higher sales figures, suggesting strong seasonal influences or successful strategic initiatives during those quarters.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity follows a consistent upward trend across all quarters, reflecting robust capital accumulation or retained earnings growth. Beginning at $65,272 million at Q1 2020, equity rose progressively to $333,775 million by Q2 2025. This substantial increase over five years may imply profitable operations, reinvestment strategies, or capital injections. Equity expanded with relative steadiness each quarter, without any significant drops, indicating financial stability and shareholder value enhancement.
Equity Turnover Ratio
The equity turnover ratio shows a declining pattern from the earliest reported quarter available (Q4 2020) through to Q2 2025. Starting at 4.13, the ratio gradually declines to approximately 2.01 by Q2 2025. This reduction suggests that, although net sales have grown, they have not kept pace proportionally with the increase in stockholders’ equity. Lower equity turnover indicates that each unit of equity is generating less revenue over time, which may reflect a more capital-intensive phase, changes in asset management efficiency, or increased equity base outpacing sales growth.
Overall Insights
The combined analysis of rising net sales and stockholders’ equity alongside falling equity turnover highlights a complex financial environment. The company is expanding both in terms of revenues and capital base, but the decreasing efficiency in utilizing equity to generate sales could warrant further investigation. It may signal strategic investment in long-term assets, shifts in business model requiring more equity, or potential underutilization of resources relative to equity size. Monitoring this trend is critical for assessing the sustainability of growth and return on equity improvements.