Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)

Return on total capital

May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 May 31, 2022
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 1,065,300 1,065,300 882,100 882,100 444,400
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,787,800 1,787,800 1,411,300 1,411,300 360,500
Return on total capital 59.59% 59.59% 62.50% 62.50% 123.27%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,065,300K ÷ ($—K + $1,787,800K)
= 59.59%

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc has exhibited a strong return on total capital over the past few years, with the ratio ranging from 59.59% to 123.27%. The company's ability to generate returns relative to the total capital employed signifies efficient utilization of resources and sustainable profitability. The gradual decrease in the return on total capital from 123.27% in May 2022 to 59.59% in May 2024 could indicate a normalization of returns or potential changes in the business environment affecting profitability. Overall, the consistent performance of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc in generating returns on total capital reflects a sound financial position and effective management of capital resources.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
59.59%
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
3.59%
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
21.53%
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
6.23%