Installed Building Products Inc (IBP)

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 383,300 370,100 341,081 185,117 161,468
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 705,300 670,300 493,499 416,840 319,182
Return on total capital 54.35% 55.21% 69.11% 44.41% 50.59%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $383,300K ÷ ($—K + $705,300K)
= 54.35%

Installed Building Products Inc has shown a consistent and strong performance in terms of Return on Total Capital over the past five years. The ratio has fluctuated within a range, starting at 50.59% in 2020, dropping slightly to 44.41% in 2021, then significantly increasing to 69.11% in 2022. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 55.21% in 2023 and remained strong at 54.35% in 2024.

The company's ability to generate a Return on Total Capital above 50% indicates efficient utilization of both debt and equity to generate profits. The high ratios indicate that the company is effectively deploying its capital to generate returns for its investors.

Overall, the trend in Return on Total Capital shows that Installed Building Products Inc has been successful in efficiently utilizing its capital resources to generate profits over the past five years, although some fluctuations were observed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
54.35%
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
16.06%
Lennar Corporation
LEN
18.48%