Dana Inc (DAN)
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 | 241,000 | 332,000 | 97,000 | 353,000 | 177,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,333,000 | 1,575,000 | 1,551,000 | 1,922,000 | 1,758,000 |
| Return on total capital | 18.08% | 21.08% | 6.25% | 18.37% | 10.07% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $241,000K ÷ ($—K + $1,333,000K)
= 18.08%
Dana Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. Starting at 10.07% on December 31, 2020, the return increased significantly to 18.37% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a decline in the following year, dropping to 6.25% as of December 31, 2022.
The performance improved notably in 2023, reaching a return on total capital of 21.08%. This high return was maintained relatively well in the most recent year, with a slight decrease to 18.08% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, Dana Inc's return on total capital has seen both peaks and troughs, indicating fluctuations in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total invested capital. Further analysis would be beneficial to understand the factors influencing these fluctuations and to assess the company's long-term financial performance and sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024