Stock Analysis on Net

Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE:ANET)

Analysis of Property, Plant and Equipment

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Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure

Arista Networks Inc., balance sheet: property, plant and equipment

US$ in thousands

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Land 47,189 44,645 41,500 40,145
Equipment and machinery 160,673 144,850 122,407 90,915 70,655
Computer hardware and software 63,941 57,761 52,148 44,083 40,081
Furniture and fixtures 3,526 3,576 3,575 3,634 3,787
Leasehold improvements 34,712 34,584 30,102 30,502 31,448
Construction-in-process 8,209 4,242 2,124 2,378 1,441
Property and equipment, gross 318,250 289,658 251,856 211,657 147,412
Accumulated depreciation (219,405) (188,078) (156,847) (133,023) (115,181)
Property and equipment, net 98,845 101,580 95,009 78,634 32,231

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).

Item Description The company
Property and equipment, gross Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Arista Networks Inc. property and equipment, gross increased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.
Property and equipment, net Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Arista Networks Inc. property and equipment, net increased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly decreased from 2023 to 2024.

Asset Age Ratios (Summary)

Arista Networks Inc., asset age ratios

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Average age ratio 80.94% 76.76% 74.56% 77.56% 78.14%
Estimated total useful life (years) 8 8 8 9 7
Estimated age, time elapsed since purchase (years) 6 6 6 7 6
Estimated remaining life (years) 2 2 2 2 2

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).

Asset age ratio Description The company
Average age ratio As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient. Arista Networks Inc. average age ratio of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.
Estimated total useful life Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors. Arista Networks Inc. estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly increased from 2023 to 2024.
Estimated time elapsed since purchase The approximate age in years of a company fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes. Arista Networks Inc. estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2022 to 2023 but then deteriorated significantly from 2023 to 2024.
Estimated remaining life Arista Networks Inc. estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment decreased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.

Average Age

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Accumulated depreciation 219,405 188,078 156,847 133,023 115,181
Property and equipment, gross 318,250 289,658 251,856 211,657 147,412
Land 47,189 44,645 41,500 40,145
Asset Age Ratio
Average age1 80.94% 76.76% 74.56% 77.56% 78.14%

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).

2024 Calculations

1 Average age = 100 × Accumulated depreciation ÷ (Property and equipment, gross – Land)
= 100 × 219,405 ÷ (318,25047,189) = 80.94%

Asset age ratio Description The company
Average age As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient. Arista Networks Inc. average age ratio of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.

Estimated Total Useful Life

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Property and equipment, gross 318,250 289,658 251,856 211,657 147,412
Land 47,189 44,645 41,500 40,145
Depreciation expense 34,000 31,700 25,600 19,500 20,100
Asset Age Ratio (Years)
Estimated total useful life1 8 8 8 9 7

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).

2024 Calculations

1 Estimated total useful life = (Property and equipment, gross – Land) ÷ Depreciation expense
= (318,25047,189) ÷ 34,000 = 8

Asset age ratio Description The company
Estimated total useful life Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors. Arista Networks Inc. estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly increased from 2023 to 2024.

Estimated Age, Time Elapsed since Purchase

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Accumulated depreciation 219,405 188,078 156,847 133,023 115,181
Depreciation expense 34,000 31,700 25,600 19,500 20,100
Asset Age Ratio (Years)
Time elapsed since purchase1 6 6 6 7 6

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).

2024 Calculations

1 Time elapsed since purchase = Accumulated depreciation ÷ Depreciation expense
= 219,405 ÷ 34,000 = 6

Asset age ratio Description The company
Estimated time elapsed since purchase The approximate age in years of a company fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes. Arista Networks Inc. estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2022 to 2023 but then deteriorated significantly from 2023 to 2024.

Estimated Remaining Life

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Property and equipment, net 98,845 101,580 95,009 78,634 32,231
Land 47,189 44,645 41,500 40,145
Depreciation expense 34,000 31,700 25,600 19,500 20,100
Asset Age Ratio (Years)
Estimated remaining life1 2 2 2 2 2

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).

2024 Calculations

1 Estimated remaining life = (Property and equipment, net – Land) ÷ Depreciation expense
= (98,84547,189) ÷ 34,000 = 2

Asset age ratio Description The company
Estimated remaining life Arista Networks Inc. estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment decreased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.