Sunrun Inc (RUN)

Return on total capital

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 Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -1,978,646 -1,970,305 -759,070 -708,436 -662,192 -680,970 -682,650 -669,112 -666,187 -714,651 -638,916 -580,616 -465,108 -257,103 -255,257 -234,586 -215,740 -173,967 -137,170 -109,341
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 10,671,900 10,237,500 9,603,840 8,926,500 8,399,150 7,985,160 7,602,940 7,139,160 6,502,890 6,136,810 5,609,560 5,274,220 4,796,140 2,362,060 2,318,160 2,366,800 2,219,590 2,015,910 1,688,990 1,797,280
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,230,230 5,611,110 6,597,450 6,467,760 6,708,120 6,618,500 6,346,680 6,264,340 6,254,740 6,223,110 6,156,460 6,165,560 6,077,910 1,033,540 888,167 872,473 964,731 926,829 915,545 924,540
Return on total capital -12.44% -12.43% -4.69% -4.60% -4.38% -4.66% -4.89% -4.99% -5.22% -5.78% -5.43% -5.08% -4.28% -7.57% -7.96% -7.24% -6.78% -5.91% -5.27% -4.02%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $-1,978,646K ÷ ($10,671,900K + $5,230,230K)
= -12.44%

Based on the data provided for Sunrun Inc's return on total capital over various quarters, the trend indicates a downward trajectory from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023. The return on total capital has fluctuated within a range between -5.01% and -4.29% over this period. The negative values suggest that the company is not generating sufficient returns from its total invested capital. This declining trend may indicate inefficiencies in the company's capital allocation or operational performance. Further analysis and investigation into the factors affecting Sunrun Inc's return on total capital are recommended to identify potential areas for improvement and strategic decision-making.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Sunrun Inc
RUN
-12.44%
Masco Corporation
MAS
45.83%