EMCOR Group Inc (EME)

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 1,381,160 890,052 573,788 534,425 494,778
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,937,660 2,469,780 1,973,590 2,252,390 2,052,670
Return on total capital 47.02% 36.04% 29.07% 23.73% 24.10%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,381,160K ÷ ($—K + $2,937,660K)
= 47.02%

The return on total capital for EMCOR Group Inc has shown a positive trend over the years based on the provided data. The ratio increased from 24.10% as of December 31, 2020, to 47.02% as of December 31, 2024. This signifies an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns from its total invested capital. The consistent growth in return on total capital indicates effective asset utilization and profitability management by EMCOR Group Inc. Overall, the increasing trend in this ratio reflects positively on the company's performance and efficiency in generating returns for its capital providers.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
EMCOR Group Inc
EME
47.02%
Comfort Systems USA Inc
FIX
39.40%
Quanta Services Inc
PWR
19.33%