Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)

Return on total capital

Mar 31, 2025 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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 921,400 868,800 849,700 821,900 806,100 586,500 557,100 596,800 591,700 725,800 726,700 771,900 812,200 756,000 657,100 387,100 -3,400 -262,700 -208,800 57,300
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,588,500 2,539,200 2,442,300 2,367,000 2,450,300 2,571,900 2,369,200 2,441,000 2,430,500 2,467,800 2,255,600 2,364,100 2,536,000 2,722,900 2,862,800 2,717,700 2,604,400 2,692,000 2,544,100 2,555,500
Return on total capital 35.60% 34.22% 34.79% 34.72% 32.90% 22.80% 23.51% 24.45% 24.34% 29.41% 32.22% 32.65% 32.03% 27.76% 22.95% 14.24% -0.13% -9.76% -8.21% 2.24%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $921,400K ÷ ($—K + $2,588,500K)
= 35.60%

The return on total capital for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has shown a fluctuating trend over the provided period, ranging from negative percentages to positive percentages. The metric increased steadily from June 30, 2021, to March 31, 2024, with significant gains observed in the latter part of this period. The highest return on total capital was recorded on March 31, 2025, at 35.60%, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits relative to the invested capital. The company's ability to deliver returns on total capital has generally strengthened over the analyzed timeframe, which may reflect better operational performance, effective capital allocation, and potential growth opportunities.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025