Chewy Inc (CHWY)
Return on total capital
| Oct 27, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 198,435 | 134,356 | 107,481 | 51,812 | 21,383 | 57,570 | 59,427 | 54,453 | -18,152 | -53,038 | -92,227 | -72,178 | 12,608 | 12,228 | -3,857 | -90,464 | -172,662 | -219,133 | -269,942 | -252,006 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 223,422 | 486,749 | 642,916 | 510,244 | 396,590 | 367,613 | 229,354 | 160,268 | 163,955 | 117,391 | 58,610 | 14,736 | 66,020 | 75,053 | 69,022 | -2,004 | -56,421 | -377,612 | -396,535 | -403,974 |
| Return on total capital | 88.82% | 27.60% | 16.72% | 10.15% | 5.39% | 15.66% | 25.91% | 33.98% | -11.07% | -45.18% | -157.36% | -489.81% | 19.10% | 16.29% | -5.59% | — | — | — | — | — |
October 27, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $198,435K ÷ ($—K + $223,422K)
= 88.82%
Chewy Inc's return on total capital has shown significant fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The company's return on total capital was positive and high at 88.82% in October 2024, indicating strong profitability relative to the total capital employed. This represents a notable improvement compared to the previous quarter.
In the preceding periods, Chewy Inc's return on total capital ranged from 5.39% to 33.98%. The company demonstrated varying levels of efficiency in utilizing its total capital to generate profits during these periods.
However, it is worth noting that in some periods, particularly in the last few quarters, Chewy Inc experienced negative returns on total capital, with figures as low as -157.36% and -489.81%. These negative returns indicate that the company's capital deployment may have led to losses rather than profits, reflecting potential challenges in operational performance and capital allocation.
Overall, Chewy Inc's return on total capital fluctuated significantly, showcasing the company's varying efficiency in generating profits relative to its total capital base. Further analysis and monitoring of these trends will be crucial to assess the company's financial health and operational performance.
Peer comparison
Oct 27, 2024