GXO Logistics Inc (GXO)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 287,000 | 260,000 | 275,000 | 292,000 | 392,000 | 394,000 | 385,000 | 382,000 | 389,000 | 373,000 | 357,000 | 306,000 | 273,000 | 246,000 | 216,000 | 76,000 | 43,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,003,000 | 3,106,000 | 2,901,000 | 2,869,000 | 2,912,000 | 2,784,000 | 2,778,000 | 2,685,000 | 2,645,000 | 2,569,000 | 2,530,000 | 2,341,000 | 2,351,000 | 2,296,000 | 2,874,000 | 2,919,000 | 2,823,000 |
| Return on total capital | 9.56% | 8.37% | 9.48% | 10.18% | 13.46% | 14.15% | 13.86% | 14.23% | 14.71% | 14.52% | 14.11% | 13.07% | 11.61% | 10.71% | 7.52% | 2.60% | 1.52% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $287,000K ÷ ($—K + $3,003,000K)
= 9.56%
Over the course of the provided periods, GXO Logistics Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations. Starting at 1.52% as of December 31, 2020, the return on total capital gradually increased to a peak of 14.71% as of December 31, 2022. However, there was a subsequent decline in the return on total capital to 9.48% as of June 30, 2024, before slightly recovering to 9.56% as of December 31, 2024.
The highest returns on total capital were realized in the latter half of 2022, peaking at 14.71%. This indicates the company efficiently utilized its total capital during this period to generate profits. The fluctuations observed in the return on total capital suggest varying levels of profitability and efficiency in capital utilization by GXO Logistics Inc over the analyzed periods.
Overall, GXO Logistics Inc's return on total capital has shown a mix of peaks and declines, reflecting changes in the company's profitability and effectiveness in utilizing its total capital resources.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024