Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)
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 | 528,597 | 514,463 | 436,175 | 394,750 | 298,596 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 958,949 | 1,050,360 | 1,051,900 | 1,050,610 | 958,292 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,449,800 | 2,328,410 | 1,981,210 | 1,826,490 | 1,787,570 |
| Return on total capital | 15.51% | 15.23% | 14.38% | 13.72% | 10.87% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $528,597K ÷ ($958,949K + $2,449,800K)
= 15.51%
The return on total capital for Curtiss-Wright Corporation has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's increasing efficiency in generating profits from its total invested capital.
Starting at 10.87% on December 31, 2020, the return on total capital improved consistently to reach 15.51% by December 31, 2024. This demonstrates the company's ability to effectively utilize its capital to generate higher returns for its investors.
The upward trajectory of the return on total capital reflects positively on Curtiss-Wright Corporation's operational effectiveness and profitability, indicating sound financial management and strategic decision-making. This trend suggests that the company is making efficient use of its resources and investments to drive value creation for its stakeholders.
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Dec 31, 2024