Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 671,611 416,086 249,542 195,970 199,583
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,704,680 1,277,830 999,923 805,666 696,429
Return on total capital 39.40% 32.56% 24.96% 24.32% 28.66%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $671,611K ÷ ($—K + $1,704,680K)
= 39.40%

Comfort Systems USA Inc's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the years, increasing from 28.66% as of December 31, 2020, to 39.40% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its total capital to generate profits. The consistent improvement in this ratio suggests that Comfort Systems USA Inc has been efficiently deploying its capital to generate returns for its shareholders. The notable increase in return on total capital from 2023 to 2024 further demonstrates the company's ability to enhance profitability and create value for investors. Overall, the upward trajectory of Comfort Systems USA Inc's return on total capital reflects sound financial management and strategic decision-making by the company.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Comfort Systems USA Inc
FIX
39.40%
EMCOR Group Inc
EME
47.02%
Quanta Services Inc
PWR
19.33%