Rogers Corporation (ROG)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 35,900 | 87,600 | 150,612 | 129,357 | 80,681 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,251,600 | 1,259,000 | 1,172,470 | 1,118,900 | 1,020,760 |
| Return on total capital | 2.87% | 6.96% | 12.85% | 11.56% | 7.90% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $35,900K ÷ ($—K + $1,251,600K)
= 2.87%
Rogers Corporation's return on total capital has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. The return on total capital increased from 7.90% in 2020 to 12.85% in 2022, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits relative to the total capital employed. However, in 2023, the return on total capital declined to 6.96%, possibly signaling challenges in maintaining profitability. The decrease continued in 2024, with the return on total capital dropping to 2.87%, suggesting a significant decline in the company's ability to generate returns on its total capital. Overall, the varying performance of Rogers Corporation's return on total capital reflects changing profitability dynamics and may warrant further investigation into the underlying factors driving these fluctuations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024