Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX)

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 28,873 -55,005 -47,007 34,011 96,964
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 313,430 225,875 262,137 258,912 306,122
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,501,000 1,516,710 1,647,470 1,740,500 1,699,590
Return on total capital 1.59% -3.16% -2.46% 1.70% 4.83%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $28,873K ÷ ($313,430K + $1,501,000K)
= 1.59%

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. The company's return on total capital was negative in 2022 and 2021, indicating that the company may have struggled to generate sufficient returns from its total capital investments during those years. However, there was a notable improvement in 2023, with a return on total capital of 5.81%, indicating a better utilization of the company's total capital in generating profits.

In general, the return on total capital is an important metric that reflects the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its total invested capital. It is essential to monitor these trends over time to assess the company's overall financial performance and management effectiveness in utilizing its resources to create shareholder value.


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Dec 31, 2023