Godaddy Inc (GDDY)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 582,000 502,100 379,100 -405,100 217,100
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 3,798,500 3,812,900 3,858,200 3,090,100 2,376,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 62,200 -331,800 81,700 -12,900 772,000
Return on total capital 15.07% 14.42% 9.62% -13.16% 6.89%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $582,000K ÷ ($3,798,500K + $62,200K)
= 15.07%

Godaddy Inc's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating improving efficiency in generating profits from the total capital employed. The return on total capital has increased from 6.40% in 2019 to 16.45% in 2023. This demonstrates the company's ability to effectively utilize its total capital to generate earnings for its investors. The rising trend suggests that Godaddy Inc has been making more efficient investments and operational decisions in recent years, leading to higher returns for its investors. Overall, the improving return on total capital reflects positively on the company's financial performance and management effectiveness.


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Dec 31, 2023