Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,156,700 | 1,189,900 | 1,152,700 | 1,046,100 | 947,400 | 940,300 | 987,400 | 1,130,300 | 1,281,500 | 1,218,400 | 1,034,200 | 758,600 | 567,300 | 502,800 | 497,400 | 487,800 | 504,200 | 526,600 | 559,900 | 645,200 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,463,300 | 2,762,900 | 3,004,300 | 2,859,300 | 2,829,000 | 2,923,800 | 3,032,000 | 3,058,300 | 3,024,400 | 3,041,700 | 2,875,100 | 2,678,600 | 2,629,500 | 2,544,800 | 2,417,900 | 2,411,800 | 2,537,700 | 2,475,300 | 2,516,200 | 2,518,500 |
| Return on total capital | 46.96% | 43.07% | 38.37% | 36.59% | 33.49% | 32.16% | 32.57% | 36.96% | 42.37% | 40.06% | 35.97% | 28.32% | 21.57% | 19.76% | 20.57% | 20.23% | 19.87% | 21.27% | 22.25% | 25.62% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,156,700K ÷ ($—K + $2,463,300K)
= 46.96%
The return on total capital for Carlisle Companies Incorporated has shown a generally positive trend over the past few years. Starting at 25.62% as of March 31, 2020, the return on total capital has experienced fluctuations but has trended upwards, reaching 46.96% as of December 31, 2024.
The return on total capital is a key financial metric that indicates how effectively a company generates profits from its invested capital. The increasing trend observed for Carlisle Companies Incorporated suggests that the company has been efficiently utilizing its capital to generate returns for its shareholders.
The peak return on total capital of 46.96% as of December 31, 2024 reflects the company's ability to deploy its capital in a productive manner, potentially through efficient operations, successful investments, or strong profitability.
Overall, the upward trajectory of Carlisle Companies Incorporated's return on total capital demonstrates positive financial performance and effective capital management by the company. Investors and stakeholders may view this trend positively as it indicates potential for sustainable growth and value creation.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024