Calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Net sales1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.31 | = | 26,725) | ÷ | 85,445) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.38 | = | 28,257) | ÷ | 74,008) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.50 | = | 36,634) | ÷ | 72,609) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.35 | = | 25,956) | ÷ | 75,036) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.22 | = | 17,809) | ÷ | 80,064) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.19 | = | 20,393) | ÷ | 109,330) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.41 | = | 17,824) | ÷ | 43,854) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.30 | = | 12,508) | ÷ | 42,026) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.23 | = | 10,090) | ÷ | 43,109) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.29 | = | 12,480) | ÷ | 43,437) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.34 | = | 19,312) | ÷ | 56,259) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.35 | = | 24,455) | ÷ | 69,443) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.38 | = | 24,172) | ÷ | 64,210) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.40 | = | 23,939) | ÷ | 60,044) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.36 | = | 19,045) | ÷ | 52,432) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | = | 15,403) | ÷ | 44,229) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.58 | = | 24,217) | ÷ | 41,537) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.51 | = | 18,784) | ÷ | 36,519) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.55 | = | 17,661) | ÷ | 32,355) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | = | 15,208) | ÷ | 26,108) |
Based on: 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 exhibits significant volatility over the observed period from 2005 to 2024, reflecting fluctuating efficiency in the utilization of assets to generate net sales.
- Initial Stability and Long-term Decline (2005–2016)
- From 2005 to 2008, the asset turnover ratio remained relatively robust, fluctuating between 0.51 and 0.58. A sustained downward trend followed, with the ratio falling to 0.35 in 2009 and reaching a periodic low of 0.23 by 2016. This decline was driven by a substantial increase in the asset base—which grew from $26.11 billion in 2005 to a peak of $69.44 billion in 2013—that was not matched by a commensurate increase in net sales, particularly during the sales contraction observed between 2014 and 2016.
- Asset Base Expansion and Efficiency Trough (2017–2019)
- A temporary recovery occurred in 2018, where the ratio rose to 0.41. However, 2019 marked a critical inflection point as total assets surged to a peak of $109.33 billion. This massive expansion of the balance sheet, without a proportional increase in revenue, resulted in the lowest turnover ratio of the entire period, falling to 0.19.
- Revenue-Driven Recovery and Recent Softening (2020–2024)
- Between 2020 and 2022, a sharp recovery in efficiency is observed, with the ratio climbing to 0.50. This improvement was primarily propelled by a significant increase in net sales, which peaked at $36.63 billion in 2022. In the final two years of the period, the ratio declined again to 0.31 by December 31, 2024, coinciding with a decrease in net sales to $26.73 billion and a simultaneous increase in total assets to $85.45 billion.
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Comparison to Competitors
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | Chevron Corp. | ConocoPhillips | Exxon Mobil Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.38 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.50 | 0.91 | 0.84 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.35 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 0.82 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.22 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.19 | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.41 | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.30 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 0.26 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.30 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.34 | 0.75 | 0.45 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.35 | 0.87 | 0.46 | 1.21 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.38 | 0.99 | 0.49 | 1.36 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.40 | 1.17 | 1.60 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.36 | 1.07 | 1.21 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | 1.02 | 0.98 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.58 | 1.64 | 1.69 | 2.02 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.51 | 1.44 | 1.05 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.55 | 1.54 | 1.11 | 1.67 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | 1.54 | 1.68 | 1.72 |
Based on: 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 (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)
Occidental Petroleum Corp., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (oil, gas & consumable fuels)
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.31 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.50 | 0.99 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.35 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.22 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.41 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.30 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.34 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.35 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.38 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.40 | 1.38 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.36 | 1.18 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.58 | 1.81 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.51 | 1.39 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.55 | 1.46 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | 1.66 |
Based on: 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 (Energy)
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.31 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.38 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.50 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.35 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.22 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.19 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.30 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.29 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.34 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.35 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.38 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.40 | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.36 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.35 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.58 | 1.76 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.51 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.55 | 1.43 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | 1.63 |
Based on: 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).