Caleres Inc (CAL)
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 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 92,383 | 118,203 | 150,500 | 172,764 | 193,432 | 214,004 | 231,410 | 216,519 | 201,688 | 179,569 | 155,731 | 161,496 | 165,756 | 205,566 | 248,121 | 260,894 | 254,359 | 229,177 | 243,351 | 255,052 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 599,024 | 598,284 | 606,062 | 570,304 | 560,631 | 560,631 | 513,382 | 513,382 | 464,992 | 464,992 | 446,317 | 446,317 | 420,683 | 420,683 | 398,444 | 398,444 | 379,133 | 379,133 | 352,236 | 318,570 |
| Return on total capital | 15.42% | 19.76% | 24.83% | 30.29% | 34.50% | 38.17% | 45.08% | 42.18% | 43.37% | 38.62% | 34.89% | 36.18% | 39.40% | 48.86% | 62.27% | 65.48% | 67.09% | 60.45% | 69.09% | 80.06% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $92,383K ÷ ($—K + $599,024K)
= 15.42%
Caleres Inc's return on total capital has shown a gradual decline over the past few years, starting at a robust 80.06% in January 2022 and decreasing to 15.42% by January 2025. This downward trend indicates a diminishing efficiency in the company's ability to generate returns from its total capital employed. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor this ratio as it reflects the company's profitability and effectiveness in utilizing its capital resources. Further analysis and investigation into the factors contributing to this decline may be necessary to address any underlying issues affecting Caleres Inc's financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025