Five Below Inc (FIVE)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 349,931 | 385,571 | 385,571 | 345,043 | 345,043 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 577,849,000 | 1,584,960 | 1,584,960 | 1,361,930 | 1,361,930 |
| Return on total capital | 0.06% | 24.33% | 24.33% | 25.33% | 25.33% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $349,931K ÷ ($—K + $577,849,000K)
= 0.06%
The return on total capital for Five Below Inc has remained stable around 25.33% during January 2023 and February 2024, indicating the company efficiently generates profits relative to its total capital employed. However, there was a slight decrease in this ratio to 24.33% by January 2025. This decline may suggest a potential decrease in profitability or an increase in capital employed during that period. Further analysis and exploration are recommended to understand the factors contributing to this decline and to assess the company's overall financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025