MarineMax Inc (HZO)

Return on total capital

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 127,554 200,606 265,204 209,459 106,715
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 355,906 389,231 45,301 47,498 7,343
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 975,795 915,843 782,666 594,892 455,397
Return on total capital 9.58% 15.37% 32.03% 32.61% 23.06%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $127,554K ÷ ($355,906K + $975,795K)
= 9.58%

MarineMax Inc's return on total capital has fluctuated over the past five years. The ratio decreased from 23.06% in 2020 to 15.37% in 2023 before experiencing a significant drop to 9.58% in 2024. This downward trend may indicate a decrease in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total capital employed. Factors such as changes in operational performance, capital structure, or investments could have contributed to these fluctuations. Further analysis is needed to determine the specific reasons behind the change in return on total capital and to assess the company's overall financial health and performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
MarineMax Inc
HZO
9.58%
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
2.66%
AutoZone Inc
AZO
88.63%
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
83.18%