Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM)
Return on total capital
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 827,442 | 324,134 | 646,804 | 629,553 | 381,461 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,184,200 | 2,212,330 | 2,476,650 | 2,712,470 | 3,292,560 |
| Return on total capital | 37.88% | 14.65% | 26.12% | 23.21% | 11.59% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $827,442K ÷ ($—K + $2,184,200K)
= 37.88%
Aecom Technology Corporation's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 11.59% in 2020 to 37.88% in 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its capital investment has significantly improved. The sharp increase in 2024 suggests that Aecom's capital allocation and operational efficiency have been particularly strong in that year. Overall, a rising return on total capital reflects effective management of the company's resources and a potentially favorable investment opportunity for stakeholders.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024