Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)
Return on total capital
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 197,400 | 226,200 | 195,500 | 215,000 | 148,500 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 1,275,000 | 1,360,700 | 1,391,400 | 1,234,200 | 1,237,900 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,584,100 | 1,540,500 | 1,467,100 | 1,590,800 | 1,438,600 |
| Return on total capital | 6.90% | 7.80% | 6.84% | 7.61% | 5.55% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $197,400K ÷ ($1,275,000K + $1,584,100K)
= 6.90%
The return on total capital for Edgewell Personal Care Co has shown some fluctuation over the past five years. In 2024, the return on total capital was 6.90%, a slight decrease from the previous year's 7.80%. However, it is still higher than the returns in 2022 and 2020, which were 6.84% and 5.55% respectively. The highest return on total capital was observed in 2021 at 7.61%.
Overall, the company's return on total capital has been relatively stable, with variations within a reasonable range over the years. It is important for Edgewell Personal Care Co to continue monitoring and optimizing its capital utilization to ensure efficient performance and sustainable growth in the future.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024