CSW Industrials Inc (CSWI)

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 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 0.00% 25.07% 26.48% 20.61% 12.92%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $1,072,250K)
= 0.00%

The return on total capital for CSW Industrials Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 12.92% as of March 31, 2021, to 26.48% as of March 31, 2023. This indicates that the company has been more efficient in generating returns from its total capital employed during this period.

However, there was a significant decrease in the return on total capital to 0.00% as of March 31, 2025. This sharp decline could raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total capital in that particular period.

Overall, while the company's return on total capital has generally improved, the significant drop in the most recent year raises the need for further analysis and monitoring to understand the factors driving this decrease and to assess the company's overall performance in utilizing its capital effectively.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
0.00%
H B Fuller Company
FUL
9.07%