Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,786 | 95,692 | 130,915 | 176,057 | 355,394 | 348,251 | 347,352 | 343,798 | 330,421 | 329,545 | 294,663 | 336,758 | 322,721 | 242,695 | 211,960 | -4,226 | -98,488 | -56,375 | -18,707 | 113,077 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 135,510 | 242,119 | 286,808 | 302,685 | 409,122 | 395,919 | 371,868 | 322,841 | 273,909 | 240,145 | 262,741 | 293,257 | 222,850 | 166,336 | 152,907 | 45,405 | 10,957 | 12,555 | 29,198 | 100,143 |
| Return on total capital | 2.79% | 39.52% | 45.65% | 58.17% | 86.87% | 87.96% | 93.41% | 106.49% | 120.63% | 137.23% | 112.15% | 114.83% | 144.82% | 145.91% | 138.62% | -9.31% | -898.86% | -449.02% | -64.07% | 112.92% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,786K ÷ ($—K + $135,510K)
= 2.79%
Bloomin Brands Inc's return on total capital has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio peaked at 145.91% in September 2021, indicating strong profitability relative to the total capital employed. However, it then declined sharply, reaching a low of -898.86% by December 2020, reflecting a situation where the company's capital utilization was not generating adequate returns.
Subsequently, there was a recovery in the return on total capital, with positive figures seen in the following periods up to June 2022. This trend suggests a possible improvement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. However, there was a decrease in the ratio in the latter half of 2022 and into 2023, with figures ranging from 86.87% to 39.52%.
The return on total capital ratio for Bloomin Brands Inc continued to fluctuate in the following years, with values ranging from 2.79% in December 2024 to 145.91% in September 2021. Overall, the trend in the return on total capital ratio indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital invested, underscoring the importance of closely monitoring the company's financial performance and capital utilization efficiency.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024