Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)
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 | 1,059,000 | 1,108,000 | 1,254,000 | -364,000 | 1,068,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 6,058,000 | 6,699,000 | 6,792,000 | 6,052,000 | 8,023,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,756,000 | 2,410,000 | 1,849,000 | 1,912,000 | 2,198,000 |
| Return on total capital | 12.01% | 12.16% | 14.51% | -4.57% | 10.45% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,059,000K ÷ ($6,058,000K + $2,756,000K)
= 12.01%
Looking at the historical trend of Crown Holdings Inc's return on total capital, there are fluctuations in the performance over the years.
1. As of December 31, 2020, the return on total capital was 10.45%, indicating a relatively positive performance in utilizing its total capital to generate profits.
2. However, by December 31, 2021, the return on total capital dropped to -4.57%, suggesting that the company may have experienced challenges in efficiently deploying its capital resources.
3. The performance improved significantly by December 31, 2022, with a return on total capital of 14.51%, reflecting enhanced capital utilization and profitability.
4. In the following years, the return on total capital remained relatively stable, with values of 12.16% as of December 31, 2023, and 12.01% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company maintained a relatively efficient use of its total capital to generate returns.
Overall, the company's return on total capital shows both positive and negative fluctuations over the years, suggesting varying efficiencies in capital utilization and profitability. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these metrics to assess the company's financial performance and management of capital resources effectively.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024