M/I Homes Inc (MHO)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 706,094 587,222 637,451 518,296 324,769
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,939,680 2,516,940 2,070,720 1,624,180 1,258,700
Return on total capital 24.02% 23.33% 30.78% 31.91% 25.80%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $706,094K ÷ ($—K + $2,939,680K)
= 24.02%

M/I Homes Inc has shown a varying trend in its return on total capital over the years. The return on total capital was 25.80% as of December 31, 2020, which increased to 31.91% by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, there was a slight decrease to 30.78% by December 31, 2022. However, in the following two years, the return on total capital experienced a decline, dropping to 23.33% as of December 31, 2023, and further to 24.02% by December 31, 2024. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these fluctuations in return on total capital as it indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its total capital employed.