Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG)

Return on total capital

Mar 2, 2024 Feb 25, 2023 Feb 26, 2022 Feb 27, 2021 Feb 29, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 137,242 125,055 18,430 28,196 88,967
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 62,000 169,837 162,000 163,000 212,500
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 471,025 396,408 386,199 492,745 516,778
Return on total capital 25.75% 22.08% 3.36% 4.30% 12.20%

March 2, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $137,242K ÷ ($62,000K + $471,025K)
= 25.75%

Apogee Enterprises Inc's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The return on total capital increased from 12.20% in fiscal year 2020 to 25.75% in fiscal year 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total capital employed. This steady increase suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its capital resources to generate returns for its investors. The substantial rise in return on total capital signifies that Apogee Enterprises Inc has been able to enhance its operational performance and profitability over the years. Overall, the company's ability to generate higher returns on its total capital demonstrates its financial strength and efficiency in utilizing its resources to create value for shareholders.