Monsanto Co. (NYSE:MON)

The data reflects several notable trends across the period from 2005 to 2017. Net sales demonstrate a general upward trajectory with notable fluctuations. Starting from US$6,294 million in 2005, net sales increased steadily, reaching a peak of US$15,855 million in 2014. Following this peak, net sales experienced a decline over the subsequent two years but showed some recovery by 2017, ending at US$14,640 million. This pattern suggests a phase of rapid expansion followed by a period of contraction and partial rebound.

Total assets also increased over the period, indicating growth in the scale of operations and investment. Beginning at US$10,579 million in 2005, total assets rose substantially, peaking at US$21,981 million in 2014, aligning with the peak in net sales. After 2014, total assets registered a mild decline and some volatility, falling to US$19,736 million in 2016 before increasing again to US$21,333 million in 2017. This movement implies asset base adjustments consistent with fluctuating business conditions.

The total asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset use in generating sales, fluctuated modestly throughout the period. It started at 0.59 in 2005, improved gradually to reach 0.72 in 2013 and 2014, indicating increased efficiency during those years. Post-2014, the ratio declined slightly but remained relatively stable around 0.68–0.69 by 2017. This suggests that despite changes in asset size and sales volume, the company maintained a consistent ability to utilize its assets effectively.

Net Sales

Overall upward trend from 2005 to 2014 with a peak at US$15,855 million; decline observed in 2015 and 2016; partial recovery by 2017.

Total Assets

Substantial growth from US$10,579 million in 2005 to a high of US$21,981 million in 2014; subsequent moderate decline and recovery indicating asset base adjustments.

Total Asset Turnover

Improvement from 0.59 to 0.72 by 2013–2014 suggesting enhanced asset utilization efficiency; slight decline thereafter while maintaining relative stability through 2017.