Emerson Electric Company (EMR)

Return on total capital

Sep 30, 2025 Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 3,171,000 2,343,000 3,164,000 2,660,000 1,927,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 20,282,000 21,636,000 20,689,000 10,364,000 9,883,000
Return on total capital 15.63% 10.83% 15.29% 25.67% 19.50%

September 30, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,171,000K ÷ ($—K + $20,282,000K)
= 15.63%