Calix Inc (CALX)

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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -43,034 -37,132 -10,307 12,860 24,828 50,069 54,145 52,035 51,952 53,413 51,399 62,227 73,176 84,096 87,855 63,879 36,752 13,472 -8,655 -10,016
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 780,940 778,688 754,224 742,693 718,982 750,945 741,770 717,839 679,567 647,747 617,129 591,805 568,428 535,626 345,638 314,715 280,325 247,531 159,168 150,915
Return on total capital -5.51% -4.77% -1.37% 1.73% 3.45% 6.67% 7.30% 7.25% 7.64% 8.25% 8.33% 10.51% 12.87% 15.70% 25.42% 20.30% 13.11% 5.44% -5.44% -6.64%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $-43,034K ÷ ($—K + $780,940K)
= -5.51%

The return on total capital for Calix Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the return on total capital improved significantly from negative figures to double-digit percentages. Peak values were recorded in June 30, 2021 (25.42%) and September 30, 2021 (15.70%). However, since then, the return on total capital has experienced a downward trend, with values gradually declining. By December 31, 2024, the return on total capital fell to negative figures (-5.51%), indicating a challenging period for Calix Inc in generating profits in relation to its total capital employed. The company should focus on improving operational efficiency and profitability to enhance its return on total capital in the upcoming periods.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Calix Inc
CALX
-5.51%
Cogent Communications Group Inc
CCOI
-63.20%
Gogo Inc
GOGO
81.60%