NV5 Global Inc (NVEE)

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 43,434 61,180 66,182 68,344 44,149
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 833,014 775,795 694,240 624,720 394,069
Return on total capital 5.21% 7.89% 9.53% 10.94% 11.20%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $43,434K ÷ ($—K + $833,014K)
= 5.21%

The return on total capital for NV5 Global Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting at 11.20% in 2020, the return on total capital decreased to 10.94% in 2021, further declining to 9.53% in 2022, 7.89% in 2023, and finally reaching 5.21% in 2024. This indicates a declining efficiency in generating returns from the total capital employed by the company over the years. It is important for NV5 Global Inc to closely monitor and address factors affecting its return on total capital to ensure sustainable and profitable operations in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
NV5 Global Inc
NVEE
5.21%
Johnson Controls International PLC
JCI
3.42%