MYR Group Inc (MYRG)

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 129,943 117,767 118,109 85,948 58,143
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 29,188 35,479 3,464 25,039 157,087
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 651,202 560,200 519,102 429,288 364,471
Return on total capital 19.10% 19.77% 22.60% 18.92% 11.15%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $129,943K ÷ ($29,188K + $651,202K)
= 19.10%

MYR Group Inc's return on total capital has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2021, the return on total capital was the highest at 22.05%, indicating a strong performance in generating profits relative to the total capital employed. However, this metric decreased slightly to 18.24% in 2020 before rebounding to 18.62% in 2022. The most recent data for 2023 shows a return on total capital of 18.10%.

Overall, MYR Group Inc has displayed a consistent ability to generate returns on its total capital, although there have been variations in performance over the years. The company's ability to maintain return on total capital above 18% in recent years demonstrates efficient capital utilization and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
MYR Group Inc
MYRG
19.10%
Dycom Industries Inc
DY
15.98%
MasTec Inc
MTZ
-3.00%