Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC)

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 212,270 186,258 100,364 52,158 56,796
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 0 128,752 140,760 157,934 125,072
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 692,020 487,163 411,633 384,427 327,659
Return on total capital 30.67% 30.24% 18.17% 9.62% 12.55%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $212,270K ÷ ($0K + $692,020K)
= 30.67%

The return on total capital for Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to generate value from its capital investments. The ratio has steadily increased from 12.55% in 2019 to 30.67% in 2023, reaching its highest level in the latest period. This improvement suggests that the company has been able to effectively allocate its capital to generate higher returns for its shareholders. Overall, the consistent growth in return on total capital reflects positively on Lattice Semiconductor Corporation's financial performance and efficiency in utilizing its capital resources.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023