Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)

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 7,817,000 5,156,000 7,173,000 5,972,000 -1,578,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 60,156,000 59,798,000 72,632,000 73,068,000 72,163,000
Return on total capital 12.99% 8.62% 9.88% 8.17% -2.19%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $7,817,000K ÷ ($—K + $60,156,000K)
= 12.99%

Raytheon Technologies Corp's return on total capital has shown a significant improvement from -2.19% in December 2020 to 12.99% in December 2024. This indicates a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital employed in its operations. The consistent increase in return on total capital over the years suggests that Raytheon Technologies Corp has been effectively utilizing its capital to generate returns for its shareholders. A high return on total capital implies that the company is efficiently using its resources to create value and generate profits. Overall, the upward trajectory of Raytheon Technologies Corp's return on total capital reflects a positive performance in terms of capital efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Raytheon Technologies Corp
RTX
12.99%
Honeywell International Inc
HON
45.18%