Calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Sales1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.21 | = | 11,812) | ÷ | 55,506) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.31 | = | 11,915) | ÷ | 38,482) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.30 | = | 12,222) | ÷ | 40,564) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.28 | = | 11,497) | ÷ | 41,369) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.24 | = | 9,740) | ÷ | 39,974) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | = | 7,253) | ÷ | 20,715) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.36 | = | 7,348) | ÷ | 20,563) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.32 | = | 6,711) | ÷ | 21,031) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.31 | = | 7,729) | ÷ | 25,182) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.29 | = | 7,292) | ÷ | 24,916) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | = | 8,322) | ÷ | 24,764) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.33 | = | 9,868) | ÷ | 29,650) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.38 | = | 10,358) | ÷ | 27,474) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.37 | = | 9,540) | ÷ | 25,663) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | = | 7,705) | ÷ | 22,299) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.39 | = | 6,199) | ÷ | 15,839) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.35 | = | 5,526) | ÷ | 15,598) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.32 | = | 4,987) | ÷ | 15,601) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.31 | = | 4,406) | ÷ | 13,992) |
Based on: 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 exhibits a long-term trend of declining efficiency in asset utilization, characterized by periodic fluctuations and sharp contractions following significant expansions of the asset base.
- Initial Phase of Efficiency Gains (2005–2011)
- An upward trend in asset productivity is observed during this period, with the turnover ratio increasing from 0.31 in 2005 to a peak of 0.39 in 2008. This improvement was driven by sales growth that outpaced the expansion of total assets, suggesting an optimized use of resources to generate revenue.
- Period of Moderate Volatility (2012–2018)
- The ratio remained relatively stable but volatile, fluctuating between 0.29 and 0.36. A notable dip to 0.29 occurred in 2014, correlating with a period of declining sales. However, the ratio recovered to 0.36 by 2017, indicating a temporary realignment between the company's asset scale and its revenue-generating capacity.
- Impact of Large-Scale Asset Expansion (2019–2023)
- A significant deterioration in the turnover ratio is evident starting in 2019, coinciding with a sharp increase in total assets from approximately 20.7 billion to 39.9 billion. This expansion led to a drop in the ratio to 0.24. Although a recovery to 0.31 was achieved by 2022, a further substantial increase in total assets to 55.5 billion in 2023 resulted in a record low turnover ratio of 0.21. This pattern demonstrates that recent asset growth has significantly outstripped revenue growth, leading to reduced operational efficiency per unit of asset.
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Comparison to Competitors
| Newmont Corp. | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.21 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.31 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.30 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.24 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.31 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.29 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.33 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.38 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.37 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.39 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.35 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.32 | 1.07 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.31 | 0.75 |
Based on: 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 (Materials)
| Newmont Corp. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.21 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.31 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.28 | 0.40 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.24 | 0.41 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.35 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.38 | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.39 | 0.90 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.32 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.31 | 0.93 |
Based on: 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).