Gartner Inc (IT)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,178,640 | 1,107,139 | 1,149,997 | 1,279,901 | 1,282,571 | 1,298,625 | 1,315,613 | 1,153,398 | 1,024,943 | 993,027 | 1,093,934 | 1,088,383 | 1,062,520 | 876,793 | 559,468 | 441,769 | 396,904 | 429,370 | 455,873 | 378,570 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 2,459,920 | 2,458,890 | 2,456,880 | 2,448,700 | 2,449,910 | 2,451,140 | 2,452,370 | 2,453,610 | 2,454,850 | 2,455,510 | 2,456,170 | 2,456,830 | 2,457,640 | 2,457,850 | 1,949,080 | 1,958,290 | 1,957,470 | 1,937,230 | 2,035,270 | 2,043,890 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,359,170 | 1,064,680 | 718,174 | 680,634 | 566,638 | 586,506 | 472,858 | 227,798 | -64,926 | -142,867 | 118,153 | 371,058 | 334,507 | 527,638 | 891,594 | 1,090,430 | 1,037,500 | 991,219 | 890,275 | 938,593 |
| Return on total capital | 30.86% | 31.42% | 36.22% | 40.90% | 42.52% | 42.75% | 44.97% | 43.01% | 42.89% | 42.94% | 42.49% | 38.49% | 38.05% | 29.37% | 19.69% | 14.49% | 13.25% | 14.66% | 15.58% | 12.69% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,178,640K ÷ ($2,459,920K + $1,359,170K)
= 30.86%
Gartner Inc has shown fluctuations in its return on total capital over the period spanning from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. The return on total capital started at 12.69% as of December 31, 2019, and showed a generally increasing trend, reaching its peak at 44.97% as of March 31, 2023.
However, the return on total capital decreased significantly after this peak, with a notable dip to 30.86% as of December 31, 2024. The return on total capital then continued to decline further to 31.42% as of September 30, 2024.
This trend indicates that Gartner Inc experienced a period of strong performance in terms of return on total capital, followed by a decline in the latter part of the analyzed period. It would be essential for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's performance and assess the factors contributing to the fluctuations in return on total capital to make informed decisions.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024