PHINIA Inc. (PHIN)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 269,000 276,000 266,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 963,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,574,000 1,704,000 1,850,000
Return on total capital 10.60% 16.20% 14.38%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $269,000K ÷ ($963,000K + $1,574,000K)
= 10.60%

PHINIA Inc.'s return on total capital has displayed some fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The return on total capital was 14.38% as of March 31, 2024, showing a moderate level of profitability relative to the invested capital. The ratio then improved to 16.20% by September 30, 2024, indicating an increase in the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total capital. However, the return on total capital decreased to 10.60% by December 31, 2024, reflecting a decline in profitability and efficiency in utilizing the total capital during that period. Overall, PHINIA Inc. should continue to monitor and manage its capital effectively to sustain and improve its return on total capital in the future.