Crocs Inc (CROX)

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 1,021,910 1,037,620 854,666 685,496 213,721
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,349,340 1,641,000 2,298,030 771,390 180,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,835,730 1,453,920 817,931 14,082 290,633
Return on total capital 32.08% 33.53% 27.43% 87.27% 45.41%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,021,910K ÷ ($1,349,340K + $1,835,730K)
= 32.08%

Crocs Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data. The return on total capital was 45.41% as of December 31, 2020, indicating a healthy return on the company's invested capital. This percentage significantly increased to 87.27% by December 31, 2021, reflecting a substantial improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total capital.

However, there was a notable decrease in the return on total capital to 27.43% by December 31, 2022, suggesting a dip in the company's profitability relative to its total capital. The ratio then improved slightly to 33.53% by December 31, 2023, indicating a recovery in the company's ability to generate returns on its total capital.

By December 31, 2024, Crocs Inc's return on total capital stood at 32.08%, showing a relatively stable performance compared to the previous year. Overall, the fluctuating trend in return on total capital suggests varying levels of efficiency and profitability in utilizing the company's total capital over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Crocs Inc
CROX
32.08%
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
DECK
44.01%
Nike Inc
NKE
26.28%