Analysis of Geographic Areas
Monsanto Co. operates in 8 regions: United States; Europe-Africa; Brazil; Argentina; Asia-Pacific; Canada; Mexico; and Other.
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- Analysis of Reportable Segments
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- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
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- Analysis of Debt
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Area Asset Turnover
Monsanto Co., asset turnover by geographic area
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| United States | ||||||
| Europe-Africa | ||||||
| Brazil | ||||||
| Argentina | ||||||
| Asia-Pacific | ||||||
| Canada | ||||||
| Mexico | ||||||
| Other |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
- United States
- The asset turnover ratio for this region exhibited moderate fluctuation over the period, starting at 1.06 in 2012, peaking slightly at 1.17 in 2013, followed by a gradual decline to 0.96 by 2017. This indicates a weakening trend in asset utilization efficiency within the United States during the period.
- Europe-Africa
- The ratio remained relatively stable from 2012 to 2014, fluctuating around 1.49 to 1.52, but started declining from 2015, dropping to 1.16 by 2016 and holding steady through 2017. This suggests a notable decrease in asset turnover effectiveness in this region in the latter years.
- Brazil
- Brazil showed a variable pattern, starting at 2.09 in 2012 and rising slightly to 2.22 in 2013. It experienced a dip to 2.04 in 2014, followed by a significant increase to 2.81 in 2015. After a drop to 2.16 in 2016, it rebounded to 2.39 in 2017. The data indicates an overall positive trend with some volatility, reflecting fluctuating asset turnover efficiency.
- Argentina
- The ratio showed a declining trend from 3.21 in 2012 to 2.04 in 2015, suggesting reduced efficiency in asset use. However, it rebounded in the subsequent years, rising to 2.48 in 2016 and 2.75 in 2017, indicating recovery and improvement in asset turnover performance.
- Asia-Pacific
- Starting at 2.72 in 2012 and peaking at 2.99 in 2013, the ratio experienced a steady decline through 2016 to 1.74, with a slight recovery to 2.14 in 2017. This trend points to diminishing asset turnover efficiency over most of the period, followed by a partial rebound.
- Canada
- Canada maintained the highest asset turnover ratios throughout the period, beginning at 5.52 in 2012 and rising to a peak of 7.57 in 2017. Despite minor fluctuations, the overall trend indicates a strong and improving ability to generate sales from assets in this region.
- Mexico
- Mexico's asset turnover ratio saw a gradual decline from 3.7 in 2012 to 2.96 in 2017. The downward trend suggests a consistent decrease in the efficiency of asset utilization across these years.
- Other
- The ratio in this category remained low throughout the period, fluctuating between 0.29 and 0.59 with a general downward tendency, ending at 0.29 in 2017. This indicates persistently low asset turnover performance with further declines observed over time.
Area Asset Turnover: United States
Monsanto Co.; United States; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
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- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- Net sales demonstrated an overall upward trend from 2012 to 2017, increasing from 7,367 million US dollars in 2012 to 8,235 million US dollars in 2017. The highest sales figure within this period was recorded in 2014 with 8,625 million US dollars. There was a noticeable dip in 2016 to 8,008 million US dollars after steady growth in previous years, though sales rebounded slightly in 2017.
- Long-lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets showed some variability over the analyzed period. Beginning at 6,950 million US dollars in 2012, the assets slightly decreased in 2013 but then exhibited a significant upward shift in 2014 reaching 8,174 million US dollars. Following a decrease in 2015 to 7,714 million US dollars, assets increased again in subsequent years, reaching a peak of 8,547 million US dollars in 2017. This indicates ongoing investment or appreciation in tangible long-term assets.
- Area Asset Turnover Ratio
- The area asset turnover ratio fluctuated throughout the period, suggesting changes in efficiency with which assets generate sales. The ratio started at 1.06 in 2012, increased to a peak of 1.17 in 2013, then declined back to 1.06 in 2014. It showed a moderate improvement in 2015 at 1.12, followed by a decline to 1.03 in 2016 and further to 0.96 in 2017. This declining trend after 2015 may indicate a reduction in asset utilization efficiency over the latter years.
Area Asset Turnover: Europe-Africa
Monsanto Co.; Europe-Africa; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
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- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- The net sales in the Europe-Africa geographic area experienced an overall fluctuating trend between 2012 and 2017. Beginning at 1716 million USD in 2012, sales increased significantly to a peak of 2192 million USD in 2014. However, this was followed by a decline over the next two years, reaching a low of 1536 million USD in 2016. In 2017, sales partially recovered to 1841 million USD. The data indicates volatility with a strong growth phase until 2014, a marked decline, and a moderate rebound in the final year.
- Long-Lived Assets
- Long-lived assets showed a consistent upward trend throughout the period, growing from 1155 million USD in 2012 to 1591 million USD in 2017. Despite some minor fluctuations, the asset base expanded steadily, reflecting increased investment or asset retention in the Europe-Africa region. The increase was particularly notable between 2016 and 2017, where assets rose by 270 million USD, suggesting intensified capital expenditures or asset acquisitions in the most recent year.
- Area Asset Turnover
- The area asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset utilization to generate sales, declined over the period. Starting at 1.49 in 2012, the ratio slightly increased to 1.52 in 2013, then gradually decreased to 1.16 by 2016 and remained stable through 2017. This downward trend implies that despite the growth in long-lived assets, the growth in sales did not keep pace proportionally, indicating reduced efficiency in the use of assets to generate revenue in the later years.
- Summary of Insights
- The Europe-Africa operations demonstrated a period of sales growth followed by volatility, with a peak in 2014 and subsequent decline until 2016, then partial recovery in 2017. Meanwhile, investment in long-lived assets consistently increased, possibly supporting future growth but also diluting asset turnover efficiency. The declining asset turnover ratio suggests a decreasing effectiveness in converting assets into sales, indicating potential challenges in operational efficiency or market conditions within the region during the latter years.
Area Asset Turnover: Brazil
Monsanto Co.; Brazil; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
= ÷ =
- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- The net sales exhibited fluctuations over the six-year period. Starting at $1,588 million in 2012, sales slightly declined in 2013 to $1,547 million, followed by a notable increase to $1,778 million in 2014. A mild decrease occurred in 2015 with sales at $1,725 million, then a more pronounced drop in 2016 to $1,437 million. In 2017, sales rebounded strongly to reach the highest value in the period at $1,782 million. Overall, net sales show variability with a generally positive recovery by the end of the period.
- Long-Lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets experienced variability without a clear upward or downward trend. The assets peaked in 2014 at $871 million from an initial $760 million in 2012, followed by a significant decline to $614 million in 2015. Subsequently, the assets increased modestly in 2016 to $665 million and further rose to $746 million in 2017. Despite fluctuations, the asset base in 2017 remained slightly below the 2012 level, indicating some asset turnover or disposal over the period.
- Area Asset Turnover Ratio
- The area asset turnover ratio, which measures effectiveness in utilizing assets to generate sales, demonstrated varying performance. It started at 2.09 in 2012, increased slightly to 2.22 in 2013, then declined to 2.04 in 2014. A sharp increase was observed in 2015 reaching 2.81, the highest in the timeframe. This was followed by a decrease to 2.16 in 2016 and another rise to 2.39 in 2017. The ratio indicates fluctuating but generally effective utilization of assets to drive sales, with significant efficiency gains notably in 2015 and 2017.
Area Asset Turnover: Argentina
Monsanto Co.; Argentina; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
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- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- The net sales in the Argentina geographic area demonstrated significant fluctuations over the period analyzed. Starting at 873 million US dollars in 2012, sales increased markedly to a peak of 1,121 million US dollars in 2013. This was followed by a slight decrease to 1,092 million in 2014, then a more pronounced drop to 871 million in 2015. Sales remained relatively stable in 2016 at 856 million before rising again to 969 million in 2017. Overall, while sales experienced variability, the trend shows resilience with a recovery after the 2015 low point.
- Long-lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets increased steadily from 272 million US dollars in 2012 to 427 million in 2015, denoting a period of asset growth and potential investment in infrastructure or property. However, a notable reduction occurred in 2016, where assets declined to 345 million, followed by a slight increase to 352 million in 2017. This pattern suggests that after a phase of investment and asset accumulation, there was a period of divestment or asset depreciation, with some stabilization towards the end of the observed timeframe.
- Area Asset Turnover Ratio
- The area asset turnover ratio started at a high level of 3.21 in 2012, indicating efficient use of assets to generate sales. The ratio remained relatively stable in 2013 at 3.23 before declining significantly over the next two years to 2.76 in 2014 and reaching a low of 2.04 in 2015. The decrease in this ratio points to reduced efficiency in asset utilization during this period. Nonetheless, there was an improvement in 2016 and 2017, with the ratio rising to 2.48 and 2.75, respectively, suggesting a recovery in asset productivity.
- Overall Insights
- The data reveal a cyclical pattern characterized by initial growth and asset expansion, followed by a period of decline in sales and asset efficiency around 2015 and 2016. The recovery in net sales and asset turnover ratio in 2017 indicates a positive adjustment phase. The fluctuations in long-lived assets imply strategic shifts in asset management, possibly reflecting responses to changing market conditions or operational priorities in the Argentina geographic area during this period.
Area Asset Turnover: Asia-Pacific
Monsanto Co.; Asia-Pacific; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
= ÷ =
- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- Net sales in the Asia-Pacific region demonstrated a fluctuating but overall declining trend over the examined six-year period. Beginning at 837 million US dollars in 2012, sales remained relatively stable through 2014, then experienced a significant decrease in 2015 to 686 million. This downward trajectory continued sharply into 2016, reaching a low of 483 million, before a modest recovery took place in 2017 with sales increasing to 552 million.
- Long-Lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets exhibited a gradual decline from 2012 through 2017. Starting at 308 million US dollars in 2012, the figure contracted to 270 million in 2013 but showed a slight recovery in 2014 to 315 million. After this peak, a consistent decrease ensued, with assets dropping each year to 258 million by 2017, reflecting a potential reduction in fixed capital investment or asset disposals in the region.
- Area Asset Turnover
- The area asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset utilization in generating sales, showed notable variability. The ratio improved from 2.72 in 2012 to a peak of 2.99 in 2013, indicating increased efficiency. However, from 2014 onward, a declining efficiency trend emerged, reaching a low of 1.74 in 2016. In 2017, the ratio recovered to 2.14, demonstrating a partial regain in asset productivity despite lower asset levels and sales figures in the recent years.
- Overall Analysis
- Collectively, the data indicates a challenging environment in the Asia-Pacific region between 2012 and 2017. While net sales and long-lived assets both experienced declines, the asset turnover ratio showed early improvement followed by a noteworthy drop and partial recovery. The decreased asset base combined with fluctuating sales suggests possible restructuring or strategic shifts impacting the region’s operational efficiency and market performance.
Area Asset Turnover: Canada
Monsanto Co.; Canada; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
= ÷ =
- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- The net sales to unaffiliated customers demonstrated a generally increasing trend over the analyzed period. Starting at 541 million US dollars in 2012, sales rose steadily to reach 734 million US dollars by 2017. There was a slight decrease observed in 2015, where sales dipped to 601 million, but the subsequent years showed recovery and continued growth, indicating overall positive demand or market expansion in the Canada geographic area.
- Long-lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets exhibited fluctuations without a clear directional trend. Initially, assets held steady near 98-100 million US dollars between 2012 and 2013. A peak was noted in 2014 at 124 million, followed by a decline in 2015 and 2016, reaching a low of 87 million. In 2017, assets increased slightly to 97 million. This volatility might suggest periodic investments and disposals or revaluations of assets within this region.
- Area Asset Turnover Ratio
- The area asset turnover ratio showed an overall improvement during the period under review. Beginning at 5.52 in 2012, the ratio increased to 6.15 in 2013 but dropped to 5.13 in 2014. From 2015 onwards, there was a sustained increase, culminating at 7.57 in 2017. This upward trend in asset turnover indicates improved efficiency in utilizing assets to generate sales, especially notable in the last two years.
Area Asset Turnover: Mexico
Monsanto Co.; Mexico; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
= ÷ =
- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- Net sales exhibited a rising trend from 385 million US dollars in 2012 to a peak of 537 million US dollars in 2015. Subsequent to this peak, sales declined notably to 436 million in 2016 and further to 415 million in 2017, indicating a downward trend in the latter part of the period.
- Long-Lived Assets
- Long-lived assets demonstrated a consistent increase from 104 million US dollars in 2012 to a high of 163 million in 2015. Following 2015, the values receded somewhat, stabilizing around 138-140 million in 2016 and 2017. This pattern suggests initial expansion in asset investment followed by a moderate reduction or stabilization.
- Area Asset Turnover
- The area asset turnover ratio declined steadily over the period under review, from 3.7 in 2012 to 2.96 in 2017. This indicates a decreasing efficiency in generating sales from the asset base in the Mexico geographic area, particularly noticeable after 2013 where the ratio shifted from moderate stability toward a consistent decline.
Area Asset Turnover: Other
Monsanto Co.; Other; area asset turnover calculation
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales to unaffiliated customers | ||||||
| Long-lived assets | ||||||
| Area Activity Ratio | ||||||
| Area asset turnover1 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
1 2017 Calculation
Area asset turnover = Net sales to unaffiliated customers ÷ Long-lived assets
= ÷ =
- Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
- The net sales exhibited a fluctuating downward trend over the six-year period. Starting at 197 million USD in 2012, sales increased to a peak of 220 million USD in 2013. Following this peak, there was a consistent decline each year, reaching 112 million USD by 2017. This represents a significant reduction of almost 49% from the highest sales point in 2013.
- Long-lived Assets
- The value of long-lived assets showed relative stability with minor fluctuations across the years. Asset values started at 369 million USD in 2012, gradually rising and peaking at 394 million USD in 2015. Subsequently, assets decreased to 354 million USD in 2016 but partially recovered to 387 million USD in 2017. Overall, the asset base did not display a clear upward or downward trend but remained within a moderate range.
- Area Asset Turnover Ratio
- The area asset turnover ratio, which measures the efficiency of asset utilization, declined steadily throughout the period. Beginning at 0.53 in 2012, there was a slight increase to 0.59 in 2013. However, following this, the ratio dropped significantly each year, reaching 0.29 in 2017. This trend suggests decreasing efficiency in generating sales from the asset base in this geographic area.
- Overall Analysis
- The geographic area experienced declining sales coupled with relatively stable assets, which led to a marked decrease in asset turnover ratio. This pattern indicates that despite maintaining the asset base, the company's ability to generate sales from these assets weakened over the time span. The reduction in sales combined with steady asset levels resulted in less efficient asset utilization, which may call for a review of operational strategies or asset management in this region.
Net sales to unaffiliated customers
Monsanto Co., net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic area
US$ in millions
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| United States | ||||||
| Europe-Africa | ||||||
| Brazil | ||||||
| Argentina | ||||||
| Asia-Pacific | ||||||
| Canada | ||||||
| Mexico | ||||||
| Other | ||||||
| Total |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
The analysis of the annual net sales to unaffiliated customers across various geographic areas reveals several notable trends and fluctuations over the six-year period ending August 31, 2017.
- United States
- Net sales in the United States showed steady growth from 2012 through 2014, increasing from $7,367 million to $8,625 million. Sales then stabilized in 2015 at around $8,612 million, followed by a slight decline in 2016 to $8,008 million. A modest recovery occurred in 2017, with sales rising to $8,235 million, indicating a generally positive yet modestly fluctuating trend.
- Europe-Africa
- Sales in the Europe-Africa region peaked in 2014 at $2,192 million before experiencing a significant decline in 2015 to $1,834 million and further dropping to $1,536 million in 2016. In 2017, sales rebounded to $1,841 million, suggesting some recovery after two years of decline but not regaining the earlier peak levels.
- Brazil
- Brazil exhibited initial growth from 2012 to 2014, increasing from $1,588 million to $1,778 million. However, sales declined somewhat in 2015 and 2016, reaching a low of $1,437 million before increasing again in 2017 to $1,782 million, surpassing the previous peak and indicating renewed strength in this market.
- Argentina
- Sales in Argentina increased from $873 million in 2012 to a peak of $1,121 million in 2013. Subsequently, sales decreased, notably in 2015 and 2016 to $871 million and $856 million, respectively, before a recovery in 2017 to $969 million. This suggests volatility with some recovery indications toward the end of the period.
- Asia-Pacific
- The Asia-Pacific region showed slight fluctuations initially, with sales around $800 million from 2012 to 2014. However, there was a pronounced decline in 2016 to $483 million, followed by a modest increase to $552 million in 2017. This pattern reflects a sharp downturn with limited recovery in the latest year.
- Canada
- Canada’s sales consistently increased throughout the period, from $541 million in 2012 to $734 million in 2017. The steady upward trend indicates a strengthening market presence in this region.
- Mexico
- Sales in Mexico rose from $385 million in 2012 to a peak of $537 million in 2015. Subsequently, there was a decline to $436 million in 2016 and $415 million in 2017, indicating a downward trend in recent years.
- Other Regions
- Sales in other regions decreased gradually over the period, starting at $197 million in 2012 and falling to $112 million in 2017, reflecting a diminishing contribution from these areas.
- Total Net Sales
- Total net sales to unaffiliated customers increased from $13,504 million in 2012 to a peak of $15,855 million in 2014. Afterwards, there was a decline to $13,502 million in 2016 before a partial recovery to $14,640 million in 2017. This overall pattern shows an initial growth phase followed by some contraction and partial recovery across the timeframe analyzed.
Long-lived assets
Monsanto Co., long-lived assets by geographic area
US$ in millions
| Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2012 | |
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| United States | ||||||
| Europe-Africa | ||||||
| Brazil | ||||||
| Argentina | ||||||
| Asia-Pacific | ||||||
| Canada | ||||||
| Mexico | ||||||
| Other | ||||||
| Total |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31).
The data on long-lived assets distributed across various geographic regions reveals distinct trends and fluctuations over the examined six-year period.
- United States
- The United States shows a generally increasing trend in long-lived assets, starting at $6,950 million in 2012 and rising to $8,547 million by 2017. Although there is a decline in 2013 after 2012, the overall pattern is upward with a marked increase in 2014 and again in 2017, indicating sustained investment or asset accumulation within the region.
- Europe-Africa
- This region exhibits a consistent growth trend in assets from $1,155 million in 2012 to $1,591 million in 2017, with a slight dip in 2015 followed by recovery in subsequent years. The steady increase suggests expanding operations or capital expenditure, reflecting strategic emphasis on this geographic area.
- Brazil
- Brazil shows a fluctuating pattern. Assets start at $760 million in 2012, decrease notably to $614 million in 2015, and then gradually recover to $746 million by 2017. This variability could indicate changing economic conditions or investment cycles within the country impacting asset levels.
- Argentina
- Long-lived assets in Argentina generally grow from $272 million in 2012 to a peak of $427 million in 2015, followed by a decline to around $352 million in 2017. The initial growth period suggests expansion, while the reduction afterward may reflect divestments, asset write-downs, or reduced capital expenditures.
- Asia-Pacific
- This region shows a gradual decline over the period, with assets decreasing from $308 million in 2012 to $258 million in 2017. The consistent downward trend hints at divestment or lesser capital investment in this area.
- Canada
- Assets in Canada remain relatively stable but with a slight downward tendency, starting at $98 million in 2012, peaking modestly in 2014, and then declining to $97 million by 2017. The limited variation suggests steady asset levels without significant expansion or contraction.
- Mexico
- Mexico experiences noticeable growth in asset values from $104 million in 2012 to $163 million in 2015, followed by a decrease to $140 million in 2017. The trend indicates increased investment in the earlier years with some pullback later on.
- Other
- The 'Other' category remains relatively stable, fluctuating mildly between $354 million and $394 million, indicating consistent but modest asset values outside the principal regions analyzed.
- Total
- The total long-lived assets increased from $10,016 million in 2012 to $12,118 million in 2017, reflecting overall growth. Despite some regional fluctuations, the aggregate data indicates an expansion in asset base over the period under review.