Crane NXT Co (CXT)
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 | 274,200 | 290,400 | 304,600 | 549,700 | 257,100 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,064,900 | 964,000 | 1,901,400 | 1,832,300 | 1,528,900 |
| Return on total capital | 25.75% | 30.12% | 16.02% | 30.00% | 16.82% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $274,200K ÷ ($—K + $1,064,900K)
= 25.75%
Crane NXT Co's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The company's return on total capital increased significantly from 16.82% in 2020 to 30.00% in 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits relative to its total invested capital. However, there was a decrease in return on total capital to 16.02% in 2022 before rebounding to 30.12% in 2023, surpassing the previous high.
In the most recent year, as of December 31, 2024, Crane NXT Co's return on total capital was 25.75%, which reflects a slight decrease from the peak in 2023 but remains at a healthy level. Overall, the trend in return on total capital demonstrates fluctuations but generally shows a positive performance in effectively utilizing the company's capital to generate returns for its stakeholders. Additional analysis and context would be needed to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and to assess the sustainability of the company's returns over time.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024