Enersys (ENS)

Return on total capital

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 5, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 342,139 355,535 340,509 310,589 270,168 227,667 204,895 198,676 211,716 215,768 216,400 218,209 208,571 175,194 165,674 172,880 190,610 206,221 212,340 218,488
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 801,965 880,833 949,934 907,768 1,041,990 1,105,120 1,295,830 1,376,690 1,243,000 1,191,470 1,075,990 1,020,420 969,618 1,054,190 1,039,210 1,080,510 1,104,730 1,088,250 1,117,820 978,632
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,753,640 1,726,530 1,659,990 1,679,770 1,600,280 1,527,760 1,410,940 1,435,080 1,489,370 1,504,120 1,570,020 1,563,600 1,539,760 1,527,560 1,431,390 1,361,630 1,300,520 1,366,100 1,315,480 1,292,930
Return on total capital 13.39% 13.64% 13.05% 12.00% 10.22% 8.65% 7.57% 7.07% 7.75% 8.00% 8.18% 8.44% 8.31% 6.79% 6.71% 7.08% 7.92% 8.40% 8.73% 9.62%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $342,139K ÷ ($801,965K + $1,753,640K)
= 13.39%

Enersys has shown a consistent improvement in its return on total capital over the past quarters. The return on total capital has increased from 9.62% in June 2019 to 13.39% in March 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its capital to generate returns for its investors and stakeholders.

The upward trend in return on total capital suggests that Enersys has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability over the periods analyzed. Investors may view this as a positive sign of the company's ability to generate value from its capital investments.

Overall, the improving trend in return on total capital indicates that Enersys is making sound financial decisions and executing strategies effectively to maximize its returns on capital.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Enersys
ENS
13.39%
WESCO International Inc
WCC
13.59%