Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN)
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 | 3,786 | 325,144 | 262,531 | 249,823 | -172,924 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 135,510 | 409,122 | 273,909 | 222,850 | 10,957 |
| Return on total capital | 2.79% | 79.47% | 95.85% | 112.10% | -1,578.21% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,786K ÷ ($—K + $135,510K)
= 2.79%
Bloomin Brands Inc's return on total capital exhibited significant fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio was notably negative at -1,578.21% in 2020, indicating a substantial loss relative to invested capital. This was followed by a remarkable recovery in 2021, with a return of 112.10%, reflecting improved capital utilization and profitability.
Subsequently, the return on total capital remained relatively high in 2022 and 2023, at 95.85% and 79.47% respectively, suggesting continued efficiency in generating returns on the total capital employed. However, by the end of 2024, the return on total capital decreased notably to 2.79%, signaling a reduction in profitability relative to the total capital deployed.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in the return on total capital indicates varying levels of efficiency in generating profits in relation to the company's total capital base during the period under review. Further analysis would be beneficial to understand the specific factors driving these changes in performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024