Amcor PLC (AMCR)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 1,241,000 1,531,000 1,264,000 1,353,000 1,006,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,881,000 4,026,000 4,082,000 4,764,000 4,626,000
Return on total capital 31.98% 38.03% 30.97% 28.40% 21.75%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,241,000K ÷ ($—K + $3,881,000K)
= 31.98%

Amcor PLC has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in its return on total capital over the past five years. The return on total capital was highest in June 2023 at 38.03%, indicating that the company generated significant profits in relation to its total capital employed. However, this ratio decreased to 31.98% in June 2024, which is still a healthy return and suggests efficient utilization of capital to generate earnings.

Overall, the return on total capital for Amcor PLC has generally been above 20% over the analyzed period, reflecting the company's ability to effectively leverage its capital resources to generate returns for its investors. This consistent performance is a positive indicator of Amcor's efficiency in managing its capital and generating profits.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Amcor PLC
AMCR
31.98%
Brady Corporation
BRC
21.68%
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
20.72%