Buckle Inc (BKE)
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 | 241,364 | 271,059 | 271,059 | 328,132 | 328,132 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 423,804 | 413,220 | 413,220 | 376,314 | 376,314 |
| Return on total capital | 56.95% | 65.60% | 65.60% | 87.20% | 87.20% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $241,364K ÷ ($—K + $423,804K)
= 56.95%
Based on the provided data on Buckle Inc's return on total capital, we observe the following trend:
- In both January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the return on total capital stood at 87.20%, reflecting a consistent performance during these periods.
- This ratio saw a decrease to 65.60% in both January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, indicating a decline in the company's efficiency in generating returns on its total capital during this period.
- The latest available data as of January 31, 2025, shows a further decrease in the return on total capital to 56.95%, suggesting a continued reduction in Buckle Inc's profitability relative to its total capital.
Overall, the decreasing trend in return on total capital over the observed periods may indicate potential inefficiencies in the company's capital utilization and profitability. Further analysis and investigation into the factors influencing this trend would be necessary to understand the underlying causes and potential implications for Buckle Inc's financial performance and strategic direction.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025