EMCOR Group Inc (EME)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 889,717 571,949 535,205 261,335 464,710
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 0 0 0 50,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,469,780 1,973,590 2,252,390 2,052,670 2,057,130
Return on total capital 36.02% 28.98% 23.76% 12.73% 22.05%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $889,717K ÷ ($—K + $2,469,780K)
= 36.02%

Emcor Group, Inc.'s return on total capital has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years. The company's return on total capital increased from 19.52% in 2019 to 35.48% in 2023, reflecting an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its total capital employed. This steady increase indicates that Emcor Group is effectively utilizing its total capital to generate returns for its shareholders. The company's performance in 2023, with a return on total capital of 35.48%, surpasses the levels seen in previous years, showcasing a strong performance and efficiency in capital allocation. This trend suggests that Emcor Group has been successful in driving profitability and creating value for its stakeholders over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
EMCOR Group Inc
EME
36.02%
Comfort Systems USA Inc
FIX
30.25%
Quanta Services Inc
PWR
18.35%