Molina Healthcare Inc (MOH)

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 1,707,000 1,573,000 1,173,000 995,000 1,063,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,923,000 2,180,000 2,176,000 2,173,000 2,127,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,496,000 4,215,000 2,964,000 2,630,000 2,096,000
Return on total capital 23.01% 24.60% 22.82% 20.72% 25.17%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,707,000K ÷ ($2,923,000K + $4,496,000K)
= 23.01%

To analyze Molina Healthcare Inc's return on total capital over the years, the following observations can be made:

- The return on total capital for Molina Healthcare Inc has shown some fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
- The return on total capital decreased from 25.17% in December 31, 2020, to 20.72% in December 31, 2021.
- However, there was an improvement in the return on total capital in the subsequent years, reaching 22.82% in December 31, 2022, 24.60% in December 31, 2023, and 23.01% in December 31, 2024.
- Despite some fluctuations, Molina Healthcare Inc's return on total capital remained relatively strong throughout the period.

Overall, Molina Healthcare Inc has managed to maintain a solid return on total capital over the years, showing the company's ability to generate earnings relative to the total capital invested.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Molina Healthcare Inc
MOH
23.01%
Centene Corp
CNC
18.78%
Cigna Corp
CI
16.34%
Humana Inc
HUM
15.65%