Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)
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 | -92,496 | 72,343 | 477,196 | 414,674 | 66,014 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 944,009 | 1,174,560 | 1,194,650 | 1,095,240 | 757,994 |
| Return on total capital | -9.80% | 6.16% | 39.94% | 37.86% | 8.71% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $-92,496K ÷ ($—K + $944,009K)
= -9.80%
The return on total capital for Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2024, the return on total capital was negative at -9.80%, indicating that the company did not generate sufficient returns to cover the total capital invested. This figure represents a significant decrease from the previous year, where the return on total capital was 6.16%.
In 2022 and 2021, the return on total capital was notably higher at 39.94% and 37.86% respectively, displaying strong profitability and efficiency in utilizing total capital. This suggests that the company was able to generate substantial returns in relation to the total capital employed during those years.
In 2020, the return on total capital was 8.71%, indicating a moderate level of profitability compared to the higher returns observed in 2021 and 2022. Overall, the fluctuating trend in the return on total capital for Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc reflects varying levels of performance in generating returns relative to the total capital invested over the past five years.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024