Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,520,871 | 1,482,952 | 1,582,490 | 1,395,422 | 1,337,567 | 1,305,788 | 1,207,989 | 1,268,291 | 1,320,970 | 1,319,076 | 1,318,173 | 1,305,133 | 1,304,974 | 1,426,788 | 1,576,110 | 1,603,319 | 1,354,875 | 1,369,970 | 1,331,408 | 1,393,777 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | — | 58,271 | — | 152,006 | — | 368,478 | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,198,260 | 3,063,380 | 2,924,880 | 2,687,270 | 2,617,280 | 2,617,280 | 2,384,700 | 2,384,700 | 2,644,360 | 2,644,360 | 2,674,170 | 2,674,170 | 2,524,620 | 2,524,620 | 2,377,170 | 2,377,170 | 2,173,510 | 2,173,510 | 2,194,610 | 2,101,590 |
| Return on total capital | 47.55% | 48.41% | 54.10% | 51.93% | 51.11% | 49.89% | 50.66% | 53.18% | 49.95% | 49.88% | 49.29% | 48.81% | 51.69% | 55.24% | 66.30% | 63.39% | 62.34% | 53.89% | 60.67% | 66.32% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,520,871K ÷ ($—K + $3,198,260K)
= 47.55%
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc has exhibited fluctuations in its return on total capital over the available data periods. The return on total capital was relatively high at the beginning of the observation period, reaching a peak of 66.32% in January 2022. However, the return on total capital gradually decreased over time, with occasional rebounds before declining again.
There was a noticeable decline in the return on total capital in the latter half of 2023 and into 2024, with values hovering around the mid to high 40% range. The return on total capital reached its lowest point of 47.55% in January 2025.
Overall, the trend in Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc return on total capital indicates some variability and a general downward trajectory in recent periods. This could suggest potential challenges in effectively utilizing the total capital to generate returns for the company. Further analysis of the factors impacting the company's capital efficiency and profitability may be warranted to address the declining trend.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025