Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

Return on total capital

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,279,000 1,301,000 1,774,000 1,834,000 1,890,000 1,394,000 912,000 870,000 828,000 1,278,000 1,733,000 1,737,000 1,741,000 1,322,000 898,000 974,000 1,646,661 2,281,661 2,355,661 2,303,661
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 4,388,000 4,497,000 4,668,000 4,781,000 4,862,000 4,860,000 4,858,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -1,385,000 -1,749,000 -1,719,000 -1,677,000 -1,627,000 -1,627,000 -2,124,000 -2,125,000 -2,154,000 -2,155,000 -2,170,000 -2,171,000 -2,205,000 -2,206,000 -2,609,000 -2,609,000 -2,663,000 -2,663,000 -2,659,000 -1,518,000
Return on total capital 68.45% 36.68% 50.86% 66.55% 49.77% 43.27% 103.95%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,279,000K ÷ ($—K + $-1,385,000K)
= —

The return on total capital for Bath & Body Works Inc. has exhibited variations over the periods provided. The data shows a return of 103.95% on July 30, 2022, which represents a high return on the total capital employed by the company during that period. However, the return decreased to 43.27% on October 29, 2022. Subsequently, on January 28, 2023, the return increased to 49.77%, indicating an improvement in utilizing total capital effectively.

The return peaked at 66.55% on April 29, 2023, showcasing strong performance in capital efficiency. Although there was a slight decrease to 50.86% on July 29, 2023, the company maintained a relatively high return compared to previous periods. The return declined to 36.68% on October 28, 2023, marking a lower utilization of total capital during that period.

On February 3, 2024, the return on total capital surged to 68.45%, indicating a significant improvement in capital efficiency. However, the return was not reported for subsequent periods up to January 31, 2025, suggesting a lack of data availability for further analysis. Overall, the company has demonstrated varying levels of return on total capital, with fluctuations reflecting changes in operational efficiency and capital utilization strategies.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
71.45%