Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)

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 1,246,820 981,505 669,524 566,721 507,542
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,513,010 2,107,470 1,765,730 1,538,820 1,444,220
Return on total capital 49.61% 46.57% 37.92% 36.83% 35.14%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,246,820K ÷ ($—K + $2,513,010K)
= 49.61%

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has seen a consistent increase in its return on total capital over the past five years. The return on total capital has steadily improved from 35.14% as of March 31, 2021, to 49.61% as of March 31, 2025. This upward trend indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its overall capital resources to generate profits.

The company's return on total capital has shown significant growth, with a notable jump between March 31, 2023, and March 31, 2024, where it increased from 37.92% to 46.57%. This surge suggests that Deckers Outdoor Corporation has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability within a relatively short period.

Overall, the trend in return on total capital for Deckers Outdoor Corporation reflects positively on its financial management and operational performance. A consistent improvement in this ratio indicates that the company has been successful in maximizing returns for its investors while efficiently deploying its capital resources to drive growth and profitability.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
DECK
49.61%
Crocs Inc
CROX
32.08%
Nike Inc
NKE
26.28%