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The analysis of long-term activity ratios reveals a cyclical pattern in asset utilization efficiency, characterized by a period of growth through 2023, followed by volatility and a gradual return toward baseline levels by late 2026.

Net Fixed Asset Turnover

A consistent upward trend is observed from March 2022, where the ratio stood at 5.68, peaking at 7.30 in December 2023. This indicates an increasing efficiency in generating revenue from fixed assets during this period. However, a reversal occurred in 2024, with the ratio declining to a low of 5.83 by December 2024. A temporary recovery followed, reaching 6.69 in September 2025, before another downward trajectory led the ratio to 5.69 by September 2026, effectively returning to the initial levels seen at the start of the period.

Total Asset Turnover

Total asset utilization mirrors the trajectory of fixed asset turnover but with lower volatility. The ratio remained stable at 0.45 through the first three quarters of 2022 before rising to a peak of 0.57 between December 2023 and March 2024. A significant contraction is noted in December 2024, where the ratio fell to 0.43. Subsequently, a steady recovery trend is observed, with the ratio climbing back to 0.56 by September 2026.

Equity Turnover

Data for equity turnover is available only for the final four quarters of the analyzed period. A high initial value of 16.40 is recorded in December 2025, followed by a general decline to 14.50 by September 2026. The magnitude of these ratios suggests a high level of revenue generation relative to shareholders' equity, though the downward trend indicates a slight decrease in this specific efficiency over the final nine months.

Overall, the correlation between net fixed asset turnover and total asset turnover suggests that fixed asset productivity is a primary driver of overall asset efficiency. The synchronization of the peak in late 2023 and the trough in late 2024 across both metrics points to systemic fluctuations in operational throughput or significant changes in the asset base during those intervals.

The analysis of the net fixed asset turnover ratio reveals a cyclical pattern characterized by an initial period of efficiency gains, followed by a contraction and a subsequent stabilization phase coinciding with significant capital expansion.

Efficiency Growth Phase (March 2022 – December 2023)

A consistent upward trend in the net fixed asset turnover ratio is observed during this period, rising from 5.68 to a peak of 7.30. This improvement was driven by steady revenue growth while the net property, plant, and equipment (PPE) remained relatively stable, fluctuating narrowly between 10.4 billion and 10.7 billion. This suggests an optimization of existing capacity to generate higher sales volumes.

Contraction and Volatility (March 2024 – December 2024)

A notable decline in asset efficiency occurred throughout 2024, with the ratio falling from 7.15 in March to 5.83 by December. This downturn is attributed to a dual pressure: a decline in quarterly revenues, reaching a low of 15.2 billion in December 2024, and a simultaneous increase in the net PPE base, which climbed to 11.4 billion. The inverse correlation between rising asset costs and falling revenues led to a marked reduction in turnover efficiency.

Asset Expansion and Stabilization (March 2025 – September 2026)

The ratio experienced a temporary recovery in the first three quarters of 2025, peaking at 6.69 in September, as revenues surged toward 23.2 billion. However, a significant increase in net PPE—jumping from 12.0 billion in June 2025 to 15.3 billion in September 2025—created a new baseline for asset valuation. Consequently, despite revenues remaining high through 2026 (averaging above 22 billion), the turnover ratio trended downward and stabilized between 5.69 and 5.85. This indicates that the increase in the fixed asset base has outpaced the growth in revenue generation, returning the efficiency ratio to levels similar to those seen in early 2022.

Overall, the data indicates a transition from a period of maximizing existing assets to a phase of heavy capital investment. The decline in the turnover ratio toward the end of the analyzed period does not necessarily reflect operational inefficiency, but rather the lag between significant capital expenditure and the subsequent realization of revenue from those new investments.

The total asset turnover ratio exhibits a period of growth and stabilization, followed by a significant correction and a subsequent recovery phase between March 2022 and September 2026. The ratio fluctuates within a range of 0.43 to 0.57, reflecting varying levels of efficiency in utilizing the asset base to generate revenue.

Growth and Efficiency Peak (March 2022 – December 2023)

An upward trend in asset utilization is observed during this period, with the ratio increasing from 0.45 to a peak of 0.57. This improvement was primarily driven by a steady increase in revenues, which rose from 13,991 million USD to 22,018 million USD, while the total asset base remained relatively stable, fluctuating narrowly around 134,000 to 137,000 million USD.

Contraction and Asset Expansion (March 2024 – December 2024)

A marked decline in efficiency occurs throughout 2024, with the turnover ratio dropping to its lowest point of 0.43 by December 31, 2024. This decline is attributed to a dual pressure: a contraction in quarterly revenues, which dipped to 15,242 million USD in December, and a simultaneous expansion of the total asset base, which climbed to 156,363 million USD. The increase in assets without a corresponding increase in revenue led to a temporary erosion of asset productivity.

Recovery and Stabilization (March 2025 – September 2026)

A recovery phase is evident starting in early 2025, as the ratio climbs back toward 0.56 by September 2026. This recovery is supported by a sustained increase in revenues, reaching a peak of 24,560 million USD in June 2026. Although the total asset base continued to grow, reaching 170,739 million USD by the end of the period, the rate of revenue growth sufficiently offset the asset expansion, restoring the turnover ratio to levels seen during the 2023 peak.

Overall, the data indicates that while the total asset base has expanded by approximately 25% over the analyzed period, the capacity to generate revenue from those assets has remained volatile but eventually trended upward, suggesting an improvement in operational leverage over the long term.

Revenues demonstrate a general upward trajectory over the analyzed period, rising from 13,991 million USD in March 2022 to a peak of 24,560 million USD in June 2026. This growth reflects a sustained increase in top-line performance, despite intermittent quarterly fluctuations.

Shareholders' Equity Transition

A prolonged period of negative shareholders' equity is observed from March 2022 through November 2025. The deficit reached its maximum depth in June 2024 at -23,552 million USD. A significant reversal occurred between September 2024 and December 2025, during which the equity position transitioned from a deficit of -23,552 million USD to a positive balance of 5,454 million USD. This positive trend continued through September 2026, ending at 6,547 million USD.

Equity Turnover Performance

Equity turnover ratios are only reported once the shareholders' equity transitioned to a positive value in December 2025. The ratio peaked at 16.40 in December 2025, indicating high revenue generation relative to the equity base. Subsequently, a slight downward trend is observed, with the ratio declining to 15.40 in March 2026, remaining stable at 15.41 in June 2026, and further decreasing to 14.50 by September 2026. This decline suggests that the growth in the equity base is outpacing the rate of revenue growth during the final three quarters of the period.