Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 92,846 141,225 138,321 76,911 14,889
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 50,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 482,980 471,028 407,349 351,443 328,065
Return on total capital 19.22% 29.98% 33.96% 21.88% 3.94%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $92,846K ÷ ($—K + $482,980K)
= 19.22%

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc's return on total capital has fluctuated over the past five years, with the trend indicating some variability in the company's ability to generate returns from its capital investments.

The return on total capital was highest in June 30, 2022, at 33.96%, indicating that the company was able to efficiently utilize its total capital to generate profits during that period. This could be a result of effective capital allocation and operational efficiency.

In contrast, the return on total capital was lowest in June 30, 2020, at 3.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in generating returns from its capital investments during that period. This could be indicative of operational inefficiencies or poor capital allocation decisions.

The return on total capital for June 30, 2024, at 19.22%, shows a decrease compared to the previous year. While still a healthy return, this decline may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to the drop in returns.

Overall, the fluctuations in Ethan Allen Interiors Inc's return on total capital indicate the importance of closely monitoring and analyzing the company's capital utilization and profitability metrics to ensure sustainable and consistent returns for its investors.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
ETD
19.22%
MasterBrand Inc.
MBC
16.38%