CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS)
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 | 142,741 | 119,153 | 123,983 | 125,911 | 129,133 | 139,277 | 140,131 | 139,362 | 131,632 | 126,875 | 116,809 | 121,863 | 123,406 | 118,198 | 118,971 | 106,588 | 109,167 | 114,857 | 122,159 | 134,493 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 282,569 | 288,411 | 273,329 | 269,340 | 273,326 | 260,491 | 383,311 | 368,223 | 355,249 | 344,305 | 377,022 | 410,537 | 436,609 | 439,989 | 439,780 | 427,715 | 422,395 | 409,927 | 397,622 | 386,831 |
| Return on total capital | 50.52% | 41.31% | 45.36% | 46.75% | 47.25% | 53.47% | 36.56% | 37.85% | 37.05% | 36.85% | 30.98% | 29.68% | 28.26% | 26.86% | 27.05% | 24.92% | 25.84% | 28.02% | 30.72% | 34.77% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $142,741K ÷ ($—K + $282,569K)
= 50.52%
CSG Systems International Inc's return on total capital has displayed fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The ratio stood at 34.77% as of March 31, 2020, showing a strong initial performance. It gradually declined to 24.92% by March 31, 2021, before starting to recover. From June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022, the return on total capital increased steadily, reaching a peak of 37.05% by the end of 2022.
However, the ratio experienced a slight downturn in the first half of 2023, falling to 36.56% by June 30, 2023. Subsequently, there was a significant surge in performance in the third quarter of 2023, with the return on total capital jumping to 53.47%. This spike was followed by a modest decline to 47.25% by the end of 2023, which then improved to 50.52% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, CSG Systems International Inc's return on total capital has displayed a mix of upward and downward trends, with some periods of volatility. The company's ability to generate returns from its total capital fluctuated during the period under review, but overall, it ended on a positive note with a return of 50.52% as of December 31, 2024.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024