Rollins Inc (ROL)

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 657,224 583,226 493,388 447,636 376,088
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 395,310 490,776 39,898 136,250 185,812
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,330,590 1,155,570 1,267,200 1,111,220 964,651
Return on total capital 38.08% 35.43% 37.75% 35.88% 32.69%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $657,224K ÷ ($395,310K + $1,330,590K)
= 38.08%

Rollins Inc's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the years. From December 31, 2020, where the return stood at 32.69%, it increased to 35.88% by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, the return continued to improve, reaching 37.75% by December 31, 2022. However, there was a slight dip as of December 31, 2023, where the return decreased to 35.43%. Nevertheless, Rollins Inc managed to bounce back, achieving a return of 38.08% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its capital to generate returns for its stakeholders, showcasing a generally positive financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Rollins Inc
ROL
38.08%
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ABM
6.87%
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