Sprinklr Inc (CXM)

Return on total capital

		Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)	US$ in thousands	33,945	-51,224	-99,470
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	—	—	0
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	679,704	549,332	515,849
Return on total capital		4.99%	-9.32%	-19.28%

January 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $33,945K ÷ ($—K + $679,704K)
= 4.99%

Sprinklr Inc's return on total capital has shown a fluctuating trend over the past three years. In January 2022, the return on total capital was -19.28%, indicating a significant negative performance where the company's capital was not efficiently utilized to generate returns. However, there was an improvement in January 2023, with the return on total capital at -9.32%, still negative but showing some progress.

By January 2024, Sprinklr Inc managed to achieve a positive return on total capital of 4.99%, indicating that the company was able to generate profits from its total capital employed. This positive shift suggests that the company may have made improvements in its capital management practices or operational efficiency to enhance profitability. Overall, while the company has shown improvement in utilizing its capital effectively, continuous monitoring and strategic decisions are necessary to ensure sustainable and positive returns in the future.