CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSW)

Return on total capital

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 180,386 154,382 139,177 96,690 53,251
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,072,250 615,723 525,675 469,086 412,013
Return on total capital 16.82% 25.07% 26.48% 20.61% 12.92%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $180,386K ÷ ($—K + $1,072,250K)
= 16.82%

The return on total capital for CSW Industrials, Inc. exhibits notable fluctuations over the observed period. As of March 31, 2021, the return stood at 12.92%, reflecting a modest level of profitability relative to the company's total capital base at that time. This metric increased significantly by March 31, 2022, reaching 20.61%, indicating improved efficiency in generating earnings from the company's invested capital. The upward trend continued into March 31, 2023, with the return reaching 26.48%, suggesting a period of strong operational performance and potentially enhanced margins or capital utilization.

However, the following year, the return on total capital declined slightly to 25.07% as of March 31, 2024, signaling a moderate reduction in profitability but still remaining at a high level historically. By March 31, 2025, the return declined further to 16.82%, which represents a significant decrease compared to the prior year, potentially reflecting increased capital deployment, margin pressures, or changes in operational efficiency.

Overall, the historical data indicates that CSW Industrials, Inc. experienced a period of robust returns between 2021 and 2023, reaching peak profitability in 2023. The subsequent decrease suggests a normalization or challenges affecting profit generation from total capital. Continuous monitoring of related operational factors and capital management strategies would be necessary to better understand the drivers behind these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
CSW Industrials, Inc.
CSW
16.82%
H B Fuller Company
FUL
9.07%