Installed Building Products Inc (IBP)

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 370,100 344,881 188,317 161,468 120,709
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 835,100 830,200 832,193 541,957 545,031
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 670,300 493,500 416,840 319,182 250,031
Return on total capital 24.58% 26.05% 15.08% 18.75% 15.18%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $370,100K ÷ ($835,100K + $670,300K)
= 24.58%

Installed Building Products Inc's return on total capital has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In 2023, the return on total capital was 23.86%, slightly lower than the previous year's figure of 24.15%. This indicates that the company generated $0.24 in profit for every dollar of total capital invested in the business.

Compared to 2021 and 2019, where the return on total capital was 14.62% and 14.68% respectively, the most recent figures demonstrate a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate returns on its capital. However, it is important to note that the return on total capital was higher in 2022 at 24.15%.

Overall, the consistent positive performance of return on total capital over the years reflects the company's efficient utilization of capital to generate profits. This indicates a favorable financial position and efficient management of resources by Installed Building Products Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
24.58%
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
12.39%
Lennar Corporation
LEN
19.48%