N-Able Inc (NABL)

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 84,301 74,578 49,277 32,064 32,993
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 759,288 711,360 642,071 618,355 631,197
Return on total capital 11.10% 10.48% 7.67% 5.19% 5.23%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $84,301K ÷ ($—K + $759,288K)
= 11.10%

N-Able Inc's return on total capital has shown a varying trend over the past five years. In December 31, 2020, the return on total capital was 5.23%, which slightly decreased to 5.19% by December 31, 2021. However, the company's performance improved significantly in the following years, with a notable increase to 7.67% in December 31, 2022, further rising to 10.48% by December 31, 2023, and reaching 11.10% by December 31, 2024.

This positive trend indicates that N-Able Inc has been able to generate a higher return on its total capital invested over the years. The company's improving return on total capital reflects its ability to efficiently utilize its capital to generate profits, indicating potential strength in its financial management and operational performance. This steady improvement suggests that N-Able Inc is effectively deploying its capital to generate increasing returns for its stakeholders.