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Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI)

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Total Asset Turnover
since 2005

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Calculation

Reynolds American Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 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 exhibits three distinct phases between 2005 and 2016: a period of initial decline, a phase of efficiency improvement, and a sharp structural contraction following a significant expansion of the asset base.

Operational Efficiency Trends (2005–2014)
Between 2005 and 2008, the total asset turnover ratio declined from 0.72 to 0.59, coinciding with a rise in total assets from US$ 14,519 million to US$ 18,154 million. Following 2008, a consistent upward trend in efficiency was observed, with the ratio climbing steadily from 0.69 in 2009 to a peak of 0.80 in 2014. This improvement was primarily driven by a reduction in the total asset base to US$ 15,196 million while net sales remained relatively stable or grew modestly.
Structural Shift (2015–2016)
A significant volatility event occurred in 2015, where total assets increased abruptly from US$ 15,196 million to US$ 53,224 million. Although net sales rose to US$ 14,625 million in the same period, the disproportionate growth in assets caused the total asset turnover ratio to drop sharply to 0.27. By 2016, the ratio showed a modest recovery to 0.33, supported by a further increase in net sales to US$ 16,846 million and a slight reduction in total assets to US$ 51,095 million.
Revenue and Asset Correlation
From 2005 to 2014, the relationship between net sales and assets remained relatively proportional, allowing for a gradual optimization of asset utilization. However, the 2015–2016 period marks a fundamental shift in the balance sheet structure; the asset base expanded by more than 200%, which drastically lowered the efficiency of revenue generation per unit of asset.

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Comparison to Competitors

Reynolds American Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 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 (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)

Reynolds American Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (food, beverage & tobacco)

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Based on: 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 (Consumer Staples)

Reynolds American Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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Based on: 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).