Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI)

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 1,539,000 1,182,190 1,685,980 261,479 45,026
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 4,493,530 4,785,730 393,293 491,710 0
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,628,750 6,181,320 5,373,920 4,655,000 1,045,250
Return on total capital 13.84% 10.78% 29.23% 5.08% 4.31%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,539,000K ÷ ($4,493,530K + $6,628,750K)
= 13.84%

Civitas Resources Inc's return on total capital has exhibited a notable increase from 4.31% as of December 31, 2020, to 5.08% as of December 31, 2021. The significant surge in the return on total capital to 29.23% as of December 31, 2022 indicates a substantial improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its capital to generate profits. However, this exceptionally high return in 2022 was followed by a moderation to 10.78% as of December 31, 2023, and a further decrease to 13.84% as of December 31, 2024. While the return rates have fluctuated over the years, the company maintained a generally positive trend in generating returns on its total capital, reflecting varying degrees of capital efficiency and profitability.