Science Applications International Corporation Common Stock (SAIC)

Return on total capital

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 2, 2024 Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 563,000 741,000 492,000 461,000 391,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,907,000 2,022,000 2,343,000 2,370,000 2,447,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,577,000 1,785,000 1,694,000 1,619,000 1,542,000
Return on total capital 16.16% 19.46% 12.19% 11.56% 9.80%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $563,000K ÷ ($1,907,000K + $1,577,000K)
= 16.16%

The return on total capital for Science Applications International Corporation Common Stock has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 9.80% on January 29, 2021, to 16.16% on January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has been able to generate a higher return on the total capital employed in its operations over the period under consideration. The consistent improvement in this ratio suggests that the company has been effectively utilizing its capital resources to generate profits and create value for its shareholders. The significant increase in the return on total capital from 2023 to 2024, jumping from 12.19% to 19.46%, is particularly noteworthy and may indicate a successful implementation of strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency. Overall, the increasing trend in the return on total capital reflects positively on the financial performance and management effectiveness of Science Applications International Corporation Common Stock.