IDACORP Inc (IDA)

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 440,869 405,646 317,982 314,402 297,656
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,330,950 2,907,570 2,807,240 2,668,440 2,559,980
Return on total capital 13.24% 13.95% 11.33% 11.78% 11.63%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $440,869K ÷ ($—K + $3,330,950K)
= 13.24%

IDACORP Inc's return on total capital has shown consistency over the past five years, with values ranging from 11.33% to 13.95%. The company's return on total capital increased from 11.63% in December 2020 to 13.24% in December 2024, indicating an improvement in the efficiency of deploying capital to generate returns. The upward trend in return on total capital suggests that IDACORP Inc has been effectively utilizing its capital resources to generate profits for its shareholders. Overall, the company's performance in terms of return on total capital appears to be stable and demonstrates a positive growth trajectory.