Dycom Industries Inc (DY)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 368,784 | 344,602 | 294,983 | 220,740 | 182,957 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | 791,415 | — | 807,367 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,239,100 | 1,054,660 | 1,054,660 | 868,755 | 868,755 |
| Return on total capital | 29.76% | 32.67% | 15.98% | 25.41% | 10.92% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $368,784K ÷ ($—K + $1,239,100K)
= 29.76%
Based on the provided data, Dycom Industries Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the years. The return on total capital was 10.92% as of January 28, 2023, increased significantly to 25.41% by January 31, 2023, and continued to improve reaching 15.98% on January 27, 2024.
The return on total capital experienced a substantial surge to 32.67% by January 31, 2024, indicating a period of strong capital efficiency. This high return was maintained relatively well at 29.76% as of January 31, 2025, suggesting that Dycom Industries Inc has been effectively generating profits in relation to its total capital employed.
Overall, the trend suggests that Dycom Industries Inc has managed to enhance its profitability in recent years in relation to the total capital invested. It is crucial for the company to sustain this positive momentum to ensure continued financial health and value creation for its stakeholders.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025