Asset Turnover
Asset Turnover Ratio
Efficiency RatiosMeasures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate revenue. Higher ratio indicates better efficiency.
Formula
Asset Turnover = Total Revenue / Average Total Assets
Why it matters
Retail and trading companies have high turnover; capital-intensive industries have lower. Combine with margins for full picture.
Indian example
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