Insulet Corporation (PODD)
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 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 362,400 | 350,700 | 319,600 | 295,700 | 244,600 | 167,800 | 107,200 | 42,000 | 46,300 | 63,300 | 91,400 | 106,600 | 82,200 | 28,000 | 21,700 | 62,700 | 57,800 | 81,273 | 65,773 | 46,090 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,211,600 | 1,118,000 | 998,400 | 790,700 | 732,700 | 607,500 | 553,900 | 502,800 | 476,400 | 428,000 | 422,400 | 446,700 | 556,300 | 497,900 | 459,100 | 585,300 | 603,600 | 595,000 | 563,300 | 59,000 |
| Return on total capital | 29.91% | 31.37% | 32.01% | 37.40% | 33.38% | 27.62% | 19.35% | 8.35% | 9.72% | 14.79% | 21.64% | 23.86% | 14.78% | 5.62% | 4.73% | 10.71% | 9.58% | 13.66% | 11.68% | 78.12% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $362,400K ÷ ($—K + $1,211,600K)
= 29.91%
Insulet Corporation's return on total capital has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. The company's return on total capital ranged from a high of 78.12% in March 2020 to a low of 4.73% in June 2021, indicating significant variability in the company's ability to generate returns from its invested capital.
In recent quarters, there has been an upward trend in the return on total capital, with values increasing from 8.35% in March 2023 to 37.40% in March 2024. This suggests that Insulet Corporation has been more efficient in utilizing its total capital to generate profits. The company's return on total capital reached its peak in March 2024 at 37.40%, indicating a strong performance in converting its capital into profits.
Overall, Insulet Corporation's return on total capital has shown positive momentum in recent quarters, indicating improved efficiency in capital utilization and potentially favorable prospects for the company's financial performance. However, it is essential to continue monitoring this metric to assess the company's ongoing ability to generate returns from its total capital.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024