Total Asset Turnover
since 2005
Calculation
Eaton Corp. plc, total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Net sales1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.67 | = | 27,448) | ÷ | 41,251) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.65 | = | 24,878) | ÷ | 38,381) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | = | 23,196) | ÷ | 38,432) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | = | 20,752) | ÷ | 35,014) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.58 | = | 19,628) | ÷ | 34,027) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.56 | = | 17,858) | ÷ | 31,824) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.65 | = | 21,390) | ÷ | 32,805) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.70 | = | 21,609) | ÷ | 31,092) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.63 | = | 20,404) | ÷ | 32,623) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.65 | = | 19,747) | ÷ | 30,419) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.67 | = | 20,855) | ÷ | 31,031) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.67 | = | 22,552) | ÷ | 33,529) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.62 | = | 22,046) | ÷ | 35,491) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.46 | = | 16,311) | ÷ | 35,848) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.90 | = | 16,049) | ÷ | 17,873) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.79 | = | 13,715) | ÷ | 17,252) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.73 | = | 11,873) | ÷ | 16,282) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.92 | = | 15,376) | ÷ | 16,655) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.97 | = | 13,033) | ÷ | 13,430) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.08 | = | 12,370) | ÷ | 11,417) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.09 | = | 11,115) | ÷ | 10,218) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The total asset turnover ratio for the period examined demonstrates considerable fluctuation. Initially, the ratio exhibited relative stability, followed by a period of decline and subsequent modest recovery. A general observation is that the company’s efficiency in generating net sales from its asset base has varied significantly over the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial Stability (2005-2007)
- From 2005 to 2007, the total asset turnover ratio remained relatively consistent, ranging from 0.97 to 1.09. This suggests a stable relationship between net sales and total assets during these years. A slight downward trend is observable, decreasing from 1.09 in 2005 to 0.97 in 2007.
- Decline and Low Point (2008-2009)
- A more pronounced decline occurred between 2008 and 2009, with the ratio falling from 0.92 to 0.73. This indicates a decreasing efficiency in utilizing assets to generate sales. The period coincides with significant economic challenges, which likely impacted sales performance.
- Modest Recovery and Fluctuations (2010-2016)
- From 2010 through 2016, the ratio experienced a period of fluctuation with a modest recovery. It rose to 0.79 in 2010, then oscillated between 0.63 and 0.90. While there was no consistent upward trend, the ratio generally remained above the low point observed in 2009. The ratio remained relatively flat between 0.65 and 0.67 from 2014-2016.
- Recent Trends (2017-2025)
- The period from 2017 to 2025 shows a gradual, albeit uneven, increase in the total asset turnover ratio. The ratio increased from 0.63 in 2017 to 0.67 in 2025. This suggests a potential improvement in asset utilization, although the changes are incremental. The highest value in the period was 0.70 in 2018, and the ratio has remained between 0.56 and 0.67 since then.
Overall, the company’s ability to generate sales from its assets has been subject to considerable variation. While a slight upward trend is visible in the most recent years, the ratio remains below the levels observed in the earlier part of the analyzed period. Further investigation into the factors driving these fluctuations, such as changes in asset composition, sales strategies, and economic conditions, would be beneficial.
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Comparison to Competitors
Eaton Corp. plc, total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Eaton Corp. plc | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.67 | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.33 | 0.51 | 1.25 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.65 | 0.43 | 0.70 | 0.29 | 0.51 | 1.28 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.40 | 0.60 | 1.29 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 0.49 | 0.69 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 1.25 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.58 | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.36 | 0.53 | 1.32 | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.56 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.29 | 0.51 | 1.29 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.65 | 0.33 | 0.63 | 1.26 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 0.66 | 0.37 | 0.72 | 1.20 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.63 | 1.01 | 0.55 | 0.30 | 0.68 | 1.10 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.65 | 1.05 | 0.48 | 0.30 | 0.73 | 0.99 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.67 | 1.02 | 0.56 | 0.21 | 0.78 | 0.94 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 0.91 | 0.62 | 0.16 | 0.89 | 1.23 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.62 | 0.93 | 0.62 | 0.15 | 0.86 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.46 | 0.92 | 0.71 | 0.15 | 0.90 | 1.22 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.70 | 0.13 | 0.92 | 1.23 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.79 | 0.94 | 0.62 | 0.13 | 0.88 | 1.31 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.73 | 1.10 | 0.49 | 0.13 | 0.86 | 1.29 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 0.71 | 0.14 | 1.03 | 1.28 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.97 | 1.13 | 0.75 | 0.13 | 1.02 | 1.45 | 0.99 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.08 | 1.19 | 0.76 | 0.14 | 1.01 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.09 | 0.91 | 0.72 | 0.14 | 0.86 | 1.34 | 0.92 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)
Eaton Corp. plc, total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| Eaton Corp. plc | Capital Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.67 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.65 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.58 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.56 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.65 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.70 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.63 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.65 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.67 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.62 | 0.39 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.46 | 0.38 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.90 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.79 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.73 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.92 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.97 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.08 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.09 | 0.33 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Eaton Corp. plc, total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Eaton Corp. plc | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.67 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.56 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.70 | 0.67 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.65 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.67 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.62 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.90 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.79 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.73 | 0.39 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.92 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.97 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.08 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.09 | 0.40 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).