Ovintiv Inc (OVV)

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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,865,000 2,865,000 3,731,000 4,727,000 3,871,000 4,157,000 2,806,000 1,187,000 1,579,000 -430,000 -1,899,000 -5,796,000 -5,359,000 -4,780,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 5,453,000 5,454,000 5,454,000 3,176,000 3,177,000 3,178,000 3,687,000 4,775,000 4,786,000 4,791,000 4,796,000 5,300,000 6,367,000 7,142,000 7,366,000 7,006,000 6,974,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 10,370,000 9,552,000 9,316,000 7,894,000 7,689,000 6,550,000 5,821,000 4,684,000 5,074,000 3,797,000 3,934,000 4,134,000 3,837,000 4,352,000 5,873,000 10,191,000 9,930,000
Return on total capital 18.11% 19.09% 25.26% 42.70% 35.62% 42.73% 29.51% 12.55% 16.01% -5.01% -21.75% -61.44% -52.52% -41.59%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $2,865,000K ÷ ($5,453,000K + $10,370,000K)
= 18.11%

To analyze Ovintiv Inc's return on total capital, we calculated the return on total capital for each quarter provided. The return on total capital represents the company's ability to generate a return for both debt and equity holders.

Based on the data, Ovintiv Inc's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the quarters. In Q1 2023, the return on total capital was quite impressive at 39.95%, indicating efficient utilization of both debt and equity capital to generate profits. This was a significant improvement compared to the 33.26% in Q4 2022.

The return on total capital remained relatively high in Q3 2023 at 17.61% and Q4 2023 at 17.26%. However, in Q2 2023, there was a notable spike with a return on total capital of 23.77%.

It is essential to note the significant fluctuation in Q2 2022, where the return on total capital dropped to 27.51% from the comparatively higher 39.80% in Q3 2022. Additionally, in Q1 2022, the return on total capital was lower at 11.01%.

Overall, Ovintiv Inc has demonstrated the ability to effectively utilize its capital resources to generate returns for both debt and equity holders, with varying levels of performance across the presented quarters. The company's ability to maintain a relatively high return on total capital indicates efficient capital management practices and effective allocation of resources.


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Dec 31, 2023