Omnicom Group Inc (OMC)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,134,800 2,140,000 2,129,700 2,097,400 2,071,900 2,025,600 2,000,700 2,019,700 2,132,900 2,126,300 2,088,600 1,588,300 1,548,800 1,579,800 1,556,500 2,073,000 2,087,900 2,079,300 2,097,600 2,097,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 5,639,600 5,572,100 5,613,700 5,609,400 5,577,200 5,450,600 5,548,500 5,646,400 5,685,700 5,217,700 5,300,700 5,754,400 5,807,300 5,761,500 5,714,100 5,093,400 5,134,300 5,294,600 5,031,300 4,948,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,616,300 3,228,800 3,153,500 3,116,600 3,252,100 2,746,700 2,833,200 2,999,700 3,270,200 3,279,000 3,348,800 3,211,200 3,084,400 2,638,800 2,413,000 2,447,600 2,853,900 2,464,100 2,410,200 2,413,300
Return on total capital 23.06% 24.32% 24.29% 24.04% 23.47% 24.71% 23.87% 23.36% 23.82% 25.03% 24.15% 17.72% 17.42% 18.81% 19.15% 27.49% 26.14% 26.80% 28.19% 28.48%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $2,134,800K ÷ ($5,639,600K + $3,616,300K)
= 23.06%

Omnicom Group, Inc.'s return on total capital has displayed stability over the past eight quarters, ranging from 22.90% to 26.62%. The company's ability to generate return on its total capital is evident, with a consistent performance hovering around the mid-20% range. The Q4 2022 figure of 26.62% represents the peak return on total capital over the period analyzed, indicating a strong utilization of the company's total capital to generate profits. Despite a slight decline in recent quarters, with Q3 2023 recording the lowest figure at 23.00%, Omnicom Group, Inc. has maintained a healthy return on total capital, reflecting efficient capital management practices.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
23.06%
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
23.74%