RB Global Inc. (RBA)

Return on total capital

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 716,900 496,600 386,667 303,267 212,267 463,767 447,146 434,546 431,727 242,280 264,847 280,208 279,108 271,194 271,431 243,986 233,959 231,939 216,497 212,783
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,921,800 3,061,600 3,081,000 3,104,800 3,124,700 577,100 633,048 639,755 1,578,420 1,733,940 632,520 625,832 626,202 626,288 622,635 614,375 613,536 627,204 671,301 686,694
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,066,300 5,016,700 4,911,800 4,919,800 4,861,500 1,289,600 1,238,800 1,243,680 1,224,980 1,070,680 1,061,940 1,056,330 1,005,520 1,007,240 959,484 899,054 839,805 901,833 838,164 830,684
Return on total capital 8.97% 6.15% 4.84% 3.78% 2.66% 24.84% 23.89% 23.07% 15.40% 8.64% 15.63% 16.66% 17.11% 16.60% 17.16% 16.12% 16.10% 15.17% 14.34% 14.02%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $716,900K ÷ ($2,921,800K + $5,066,300K)
= 8.97%

RB Global Inc.'s return on total capital has exhibited fluctuations over the past several quarters. Return on total capital stood at 8.97% as of March 31, 2024, showing an upward trend from the previous quarter. The return had decreased from 6.15% in December 2023 to 4.84% in September 2023 before showing a slight increase in the subsequent quarters.

The return on total capital was notably high at 24.84% as of December 31, 2022, but experienced a significant decline in the following periods. This indicates potential volatility or changes in the company's capital utilization efficiency and profitability levels.

Overall, the company's return on total capital has ranged from 2.66% to 24.84% over the past few quarters, with some variability in performance. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks can help in understanding the effectiveness of RB Global Inc.'s capital management strategies.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024