Crane Company (CR)
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 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 360,300 | 363,500 | 329,800 | 295,800 | 292,300 | 339,600 | 173,500 | 479,400 | 460,400 | 401,100 | 635,500 | 414,000 | 497,800 | 503,600 | 442,800 | 350,900 | 293,000 | 95,000 | 122,700 | 197,500 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,638,700 | 1,574,400 | 1,473,300 | 1,404,600 | 1,357,800 | 1,284,000 | 1,235,100 | 2,015,200 | 1,907,100 | 1,708,300 | 1,886,900 | 1,726,200 | 1,835,100 | 1,810,400 | 1,728,100 | 1,598,000 | 1,531,100 | 1,509,100 | 1,423,600 | 1,407,500 |
| Return on total capital | 21.99% | 23.09% | 22.39% | 21.06% | 21.53% | 26.45% | 14.05% | 23.79% | 24.14% | 23.48% | 33.68% | 23.98% | 27.13% | 27.82% | 25.62% | 21.96% | 19.14% | 6.30% | 8.62% | 14.03% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $360,300K ÷ ($—K + $1,638,700K)
= 21.99%
Crane Company's return on total capital has varied over the past few years. The trend indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its invested capital.
From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, the return on total capital showed a general upward trajectory, increasing from 14.03% to 27.82%. This performance suggests an improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its capital to generate profits.
Subsequently, the return on total capital maintained relatively high levels, ranging from 23.48% to 33.68% between June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2024. This period reflects a continued strong performance in terms of capital efficiency.
However, from September 30, 2024, to December 31, 2024, there was a slight decline in the return on total capital, dipping from 23.09% to 21.99%. This decrease may indicate a potential strain on the company's ability to sustain high levels of profitability relative to its total capital.
Overall, Crane Company's return on total capital has showcased both positive growth and some mild fluctuations. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and strategic decisions may provide insights into the factors driving these changes in return on total capital.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024