MasterBrand Inc. (MBC)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 236,000 | 257,000 | 292,600 | 301,700 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 1,007,800 | 1,062,300 | 688,900 | 681,100 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,294,700 | 1,287,600 | 1,259,100 | 1,229,000 |
| Return on total capital | 10.25% | 10.94% | 15.02% | 15.79% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $236,000K ÷ ($1,007,800K + $1,294,700K)
= 10.25%
Based on the provided data, the return on total capital for MasterBrand Inc. has shown a slight decrease over the course of the year 2024. Starting at 15.79% in March, it decreased to 15.02% in June, followed by a further decline to 10.94% in September, and ending the year at 10.25% in December.
This downward trend in return on total capital suggests that the company may be experiencing challenges in generating sufficient profits relative to its total capital employed. It is important for MasterBrand Inc. to closely monitor and analyze the factors influencing this ratio in order to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance overall financial performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024