Chewy Inc (CHWY)
Return on total capital
| Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 29, 2023 | Jan 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Feb 2, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 51,812 | 54,452 | -71,655 | -90,318 | -252,726 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 510,244 | 160,268 | 14,736 | -2,004 | -403,974 |
| Return on total capital | 10.15% | 33.98% | -486.26% | — | — |
January 28, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $51,812K ÷ ($—K + $510,244K)
= 10.15%
The return on total capital for Chewy Inc has fluctuated significantly over the past five years. In 2024, the return on total capital was 10.15%, showing a decrease from the previous year's rate of 33.98%. This suggests that the company's ability to generate profit from its total capital decreased in the most recent year.
In 2022, Chewy Inc reported a negative return on total capital of -486.26%, indicating that the company experienced significant losses relative to its total capital in that year. Unfortunately, the data for the return on total capital was not available for 2021 and 2020, so we cannot provide a comprehensive analysis for those years.
Overall, Chewy Inc's return on total capital has been volatile, reflecting fluctuations in the company's profitability relative to its total capital base. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these figures to evaluate the company's ability to generate returns on its invested capital.
Peer comparison
Jan 28, 2024