Accenture plc (ACN)
Return on total capital
| Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 10,498,900 | 9,758,290 | 9,186,860 | 9,243,490 | 7,820,610 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 31,195,400 | 28,288,600 | 25,692,800 | 22,106,100 | 19,529,500 |
| Return on total capital | 33.66% | 34.50% | 35.76% | 41.81% | 40.05% |
August 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $10,498,900K ÷ ($—K + $31,195,400K)
= 33.66%
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Accenture plc
ACN
33.66%
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
PENG
9.75%