Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)

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 187,103 116,078 236,714 156,407 -26,677
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,925,880 1,736,540 1,596,430 1,426,060 1,264,750
Return on total capital 9.72% 6.68% 14.83% 10.97% -2.11%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $187,103K ÷ ($—K + $1,925,880K)
= 9.72%

Onto Innovation Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data.

- In December 31, 2020, the return on total capital was -2.11%, indicating that the company did not generate a positive return on the total capital employed during that period.

- By December 31, 2021, the return on total capital improved significantly to 10.97%, suggesting that the company was able to generate a positive return on the total capital employed, indicating improved efficiency in capital utilization.

- The return on total capital further increased to 14.83% by December 31, 2022, indicating continued improvement in capital efficiency and profitability.

- However, by December 31, 2023, the return on total capital declined to 6.68%, suggesting a reduction in the efficiency of capital utilization compared to the previous year.

- In the most recent data available, by December 31, 2024, the return on total capital improved to 9.72%, indicating a recovery in capital efficiency compared to the previous year.

Overall, the trend in Onto Innovation Inc's return on total capital shows some fluctuations, with improvements in certain years and declines in others. It is essential for the company to consistently monitor and manage its capital effectively to ensure sustainable profitability and growth in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Onto Innovation Inc
ONTO
9.72%
Rockwell Automation Inc
ROK
7.99%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
TMO
14.68%
Trimble Inc
TRMB
6.38%