Par Pacific Holdings Inc (PARR)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 34,481 253,714 418,441 455,812 753,759 715,728 823,115 940,524 541,551 460,524 272,976 12,501 23,562 -98,324 -193,689 -137,497 -187,604 -38,938 -109,251 -30,571
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,191,300 1,254,030 1,265,780 1,311,340 1,335,420 1,071,260 919,311 887,993 644,537 546,892 278,729 125,917 265,700 253,502 169,692 276,067 246,274 379,940 392,476 430,388
Return on total capital 2.89% 20.23% 33.06% 34.76% 56.44% 66.81% 89.54% 105.92% 84.02% 84.21% 97.94% 9.93% 8.87% -38.79% -114.14% -49.81% -76.18% -10.25% -27.84% -7.10%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $34,481K ÷ ($—K + $1,191,300K)
= 2.89%

Based on the provided data, the return on total capital for Par Pacific Holdings Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The company had negative return on total capital figures ranging from -114.14% to -7.10% in the earlier periods, indicating inefficiency in utilizing its total capital to generate profits.

However, there has been a positive turnaround in the recent quarters, with the return on total capital improving to 89.54% in June 30, 2023, and further increasing to a peak of 105.92% in March 31, 2023. These positive values signify an effective allocation of capital leading to higher profitability for the company.

Despite this significant improvement, there was a slight decrease in the return on total capital in the subsequent periods, with figures ranging from 56.44% to 2.89% in the most recent quarter, December 31, 2024. This slight decline could be attributed to various factors such as changes in the economic environment, company investments, or operational issues.

Overall, the recent positive trend in return on total capital indicates that Par Pacific Holdings Inc has been able to enhance its capital utilization efficiency and generate higher returns for its investors. However, it would be essential for the company to maintain this positive momentum and continue optimizing its capital allocation strategies to sustain and further improve its financial performance in the future.