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Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX)

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

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Long-term Activity Ratios (Summary)

Lam Research Corp., long-term (investment) activity ratios (quarterly data)

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Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 23, 2018 Sep 23, 2018
Net fixed asset turnover
Total asset turnover
Equity turnover

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-23).


The analysis of the financial ratios over the reported periods reveals several key trends related to asset and equity efficiency.

Net Fixed Asset Turnover
This ratio remained unavailable before September 29, 2019, where it started at 9.12. From that point, it showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 11.48 in December 2021. Following this peak, there was a gradual decline, reaching the lowest point of 6.53 in March 2024. In subsequent quarters, a modest recovery is observed, with the ratio increasing to 7.22 by March 30, 2025. Overall, this pattern indicates an initial improvement in the efficiency of fixed asset usage which tapered off and partially recovered towards the end of the period.
Total Asset Turnover
The total asset turnover ratio started at 0.80 in September 29, 2019, experiencing a slight dip in the next few quarters to 0.69 in September 2020. Afterward, the ratio climbed steadily, reaching a peak of 1.01 in March 2022, suggesting improved overall asset utilization. However, from this peak, the ratio declined gradually, falling to 0.76 in December 2023. A slight upward correction followed, with the ratio improving to 0.86 by March 30, 2025. This indicates fluctuating, yet generally stable, asset efficiency with a peak in early 2022 before a moderated decrease and recovery.
Equity Turnover
Beginning with a value of 2.07 in September 29, 2019, the equity turnover ratio showed fluctuations throughout the observed periods. Notably, it improved to 2.71 in March 2022, reflecting increased efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ equity. Subsequently, the ratio declined steadily to 1.74 by December 2023, followed by a mild recovery to 1.80 in March 2025. The trend indicates variability but an overall reduction in equity utilization efficiency after early 2022, with recent data suggesting stabilization.

In summary, the analyzed turnover ratios depict a period of improving operational efficiency up until early 2022, followed by a general decline across all metrics and a partial rebound observed in the most recent quarters. This pattern suggests that the company experienced a peak in asset and equity utilization efficiency around 2021-2022, with a subsequent adjustment period that may reflect changes in business conditions or investment levels.


Net Fixed Asset Turnover

Lam Research Corp., net fixed asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 23, 2018 Sep 23, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revenue
Property and equipment, net
Long-term Activity Ratio
Net fixed asset turnover1
Benchmarks
Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-23).

1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Net fixed asset turnover = (RevenueQ3 2025 + RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024) ÷ Property and equipment, net
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Revenue Trends
The revenue exhibits fluctuations over the period analyzed. Initially, there is a general rising trend from September 2018 through December 2021, peaking around 5,277,569 thousand US dollars in December 2021. Subsequently, a noticeable decline occurs through the first half of 2023, with revenue reaching a low point near 3,207,257 thousand US dollars in June 2023. Following this downturn, revenue begins to recover, displaying a gradual increase through to March 2025 with values approaching 4,720,175 thousand US dollars.
Property and Equipment, Net Trends
The net value of property and equipment reflects a steady upward trajectory throughout the periods presented. Starting at approximately 951,376 thousand US dollars in September 2018, there is consistent growth reaching over 2,372,203 thousand US dollars by March 2025. This sustained increase indicates ongoing investment or accumulation in fixed assets.
Net Fixed Asset Turnover Trends
Net fixed asset turnover demonstrates an increase from about 9.12 in September 2019, peaking at 11.48 in December 2021. This suggests improved efficiency in generating revenue from fixed assets during that timeframe. However, after this peak, the ratio declines steadily to a level around 6.53 by March 2024. A moderate recovery takes place thereafter, with values rising modestly to approximately 7.22 by March 2025. The pattern indicates that while asset utilization efficiency improved initially, it weakened following the revenue decline period and has only partially rebounded.
Overall Insights
Over the analyzed timeframe, there is evidence of a strong investment in fixed assets coinciding with periods of revenue growth, followed by a challenging revenue environment in the early 2023 period. The reduction in net fixed asset turnover during the revenue decline suggests that the company’s assets were underutilized during this period. The recovery in revenue towards the end of the period, alongside a moderate improvement in asset turnover, may indicate efforts toward better asset utilization and operational performance. Nonetheless, despite the recovery, asset turnover remains below the earlier peak levels, implying there may still be room for efficiency improvements.

Total Asset Turnover

Lam Research Corp., total asset turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 23, 2018 Sep 23, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revenue
Total assets
Long-term Activity Ratio
Total asset turnover1
Benchmarks
Total Asset Turnover, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-23).

1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Total asset turnover = (RevenueQ3 2025 + RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024) ÷ Total assets
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The revenue demonstrates notable fluctuations over the observed periods. Starting at approximately $2.33 billion in late 2018, the revenue generally exhibits an upward trend, reaching peaks above $5 billion in late 2022. However, a decline is observed thereafter, with revenues falling to around $3.2 billion in mid-2023, before showing signs of recovery, rising again to approximately $4.7 billion by early 2025. This suggests periods of both rapid growth and contraction, potentially reflecting market or operational dynamics.

Total assets show a steady increase across the timeline. Beginning near $11 billion in late 2018, total assets rise consistently to nearly $20 billion by early 2025. This consistent growth in asset base indicates ongoing investment or accumulation of assets, which could support expansion or increased operational capacity.

The total asset turnover ratio fluctuates within a moderate range and presents some interesting patterns. Early data indicates ratios below 1, around 0.7 to 0.8, suggesting that revenue generation relative to assets was less than one-to-one during these periods. From late 2020 through mid-2022, the ratio improves, crossing the 1.0 threshold briefly, indicating more efficient use of assets to generate revenue during that timeframe. Nevertheless, post mid-2022, the turnover ratio declines, dropping to approximately 0.76 in early 2024, before trending upward again toward 0.86 by early 2025. This variability reflects changing efficiency levels in asset utilization over time, possibly influenced by shifts in revenue growth rates or changes in asset investments.

Overall, the data depicts a company experiencing significant growth in both revenue and asset base over the multi-year period, albeit with cyclical fluctuations in sales and varying efficiency in asset use. The recent recovery in asset turnover towards the end of the observed span may imply efforts to improve operational efficiency amid the fluctuating revenue environment.

Revenue Trend
Increased from around $2.3 billion to over $5 billion by late 2022, followed by a decline and subsequent partial recovery.
Total Assets Trend
Steady growth from approximately $11 billion to nearly $20 billion across nearly six years.
Total Asset Turnover Ratio
Fluctuated between 0.69 and 1.01, with a peak exceeding 1.0 in the 2020 to 2022 window, indicating variable asset efficiency.
Insight on Asset Efficiency
Efficiency peaked mid-period but declined thereafter, with recent improvements suggesting renewed operational focus.

Equity Turnover

Lam Research Corp., equity turnover calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 23, 2018 Sep 23, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Revenue
Stockholders’ equity
Long-term Activity Ratio
Equity turnover1
Benchmarks
Equity Turnover, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-23).

1 Q3 2025 Calculation
Equity turnover = (RevenueQ3 2025 + RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ( + + + ) ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Revenue Trend
The revenue shows a general upward trend over the observed periods, starting from approximately $2,330,691 thousand in September 2018 and reaching $4,720,175 thousand by March 2025. Despite some fluctuations, the revenue peaks around September 2022 at roughly $5,074,121 thousand, followed by a noticeable decline towards mid-2023 before rising again at the end of the sequence. This pattern indicates periods of both growth and contraction, with a strong recovery after mid-2023.
Stockholders’ Equity Trend
Stockholders’ equity exhibits a fluctuating upward trend across the time frame. Beginning at approximately $5,322,825 thousand in September 2018, equity experienced decreases and recoveries over subsequent periods, with notable dips around early 2020 and mid-2022. However, a steady increase is observed from late 2022 onwards, ultimately reaching around $9,511,105 thousand by March 2025. This suggests overall strengthening of the company’s equity base despite intermittent declines.
Equity Turnover Ratio Analysis
The equity turnover ratio displays variability throughout the analyzed quarters. Starting with a ratio of 2.07 in March 2019, it oscillates between approximately 1.74 and 2.78 over time. The highest values occur around mid-2021 to mid-2022, suggesting enhanced efficiency in generating revenue from equity during that interval. From late 2022 onward, the ratio gradually declines, stabilizing near 1.8 by March 2025, indicating a reduction in how effectively equity is utilized to generate revenues compared to earlier peak periods.
Interrelation Between Metrics
The data reveal that increases in stockholders’ equity generally coincide with increases in revenue, yet equity growth often outpaces revenue growth, contributing to the observed decline in equity turnover ratio in the latter periods. This trend could point to a more conservative equity management approach or increased equity capital without proportional revenue gains. The declining equity turnover ratio in recent periods suggests a potential focus on strengthening the balance sheet even if it temporarily impacts operating efficiency metrics.