Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

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 747,663 649,170 540,276 513,234 299,177
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,194,020 1,811,660 1,823,670 1,009,020 739,435
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -962,679 -687,990 -801,947 -110,942 331,082
Return on total capital 60.72% 57.77% 52.88% 57.15% 27.95%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $747,663K ÷ ($2,194,020K + $-962,679K)
= 60.72%

Fair Isaac Corporation's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital invested in the business. The highest return on total capital was observed in September 2024 at 60.72%, showcasing the company's efficiency in utilizing its capital to generate profits. This improvement in performance reflects positively on the company's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. The consistent increase in return on total capital from 2020 to 2024 underscores Fair Isaac Corporation's effective management of its capital to create value for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024