Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 575,098 | 677,855 | 709,207 | 864,761 | 846,549 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | 484,551 | — | — | 584,456 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,004,040 | 1,954,650 | 1,954,650 | 1,628,310 | 1,628,310 |
| Return on total capital | 28.70% | 27.79% | 36.28% | 53.11% | 38.26% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $575,098K ÷ ($—K + $2,004,040K)
= 28.70%
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc's return on total capital has shown some fluctuations over the years based on the provided data. In January 2023, the return on total capital was at 38.26%, which increased to 53.11% by January 31, 2023. However, by January 31, 2024, the return decreased to 36.28%. Subsequently, there was a further decrease to 27.79% by February 3, 2024. This downward trend in return on total capital continued, reaching 28.70% by January 31, 2025.
The fluctuations in return on total capital indicate changes in the company's efficiency in generating profits from the total capital employed. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's operational performance and financial health over time. More consistent and increasing returns on total capital are generally favorable indicators of a company's ability to generate profits relative to its invested capital.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025