Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

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 1,340,000 1,366,000 1,283,000 1,393,000 1,399,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 4,388,000 4,862,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -1,385,000 -1,627,000 -1,627,000 -2,205,000 -2,206,000
Return on total capital 49.47% 52.67%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,340,000K ÷ ($—K + $-1,385,000K)
= —

The return on total capital for Bath & Body Works Inc. fluctuated over the period provided.

On January 28, 2023, the return on total capital was 52.67%, indicating that the company generated a strong return on the total capital employed during that period. There was no data available for January 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, suggesting that the company's performance during these periods was not disclosed.

On February 3, 2024, the return on total capital decreased to 49.47% from the previous high, but still represented a relatively favorable return on the total capital invested by the company. Lastly, there was no data available for January 31, 2025, so the performance of Bath & Body Works Inc. during that period remains undisclosed.

Overall, the return on total capital for Bath & Body Works Inc. indicates the company's ability to generate returns relative to the total capital employed, with variations observed over the period in question. Further analysis and additional data points would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company's capital efficiency.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
68.21%