Bunge Limited (BG)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 1,995,000 | 3,567,000 | 2,469,000 | 2,808,000 | 1,678,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 9,913,000 | 10,851,000 | 9,224,000 | 7,669,000 | 6,069,000 |
| Return on total capital | 20.13% | 32.87% | 26.77% | 36.61% | 27.65% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,995,000K ÷ ($—K + $9,913,000K)
= 20.13%
The return on total capital for Bunge Limited has displayed fluctuations over the years. Starting at 27.65% on December 31, 2020, it increased significantly to 36.61% by December 31, 2021. However, in the following year, the return decreased to 26.77% as of December 31, 2022, showing some volatility in performance. Subsequently, there was a notable improvement in the return on total capital to 32.87% by December 31, 2023. Finally, by December 31, 2024, the return on total capital dropped to 20.13%.
Overall, the company's return on total capital indicates a fluctuating trend with both positive and negative variations, suggesting varying efficiency in generating profits relative to the total capital employed during the specified periods. It would be advisable for stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations and assess the underlying factors influencing the company's performance to make informed investment decisions.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024