Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 97,800 | 96,422 | 96,422 | 98,678 | 147,416 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 648,996 | 583,389 | 583,389 | 525,568 | 525,568 |
| Return on total capital | 15.07% | 16.53% | 16.53% | 18.78% | 28.05% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $97,800K ÷ ($—K + $648,996K)
= 15.07%
Shoe Carnival Inc's return on total capital has shown a declining trend over the period from January 28, 2023, to January 31, 2025. At the beginning of the period, the return on total capital was at 28.05%, indicating a strong performance in utilizing its total capital to generate profits. However, by the end of the period, the return on total capital had decreased to 15.07%, reflecting a decrease in efficiency in generating returns relative to the total capital employed. This decline may raise concerns about the company's ability to efficiently utilize its capital to generate profits. Further analysis of the company's operational and financial performance is recommended to understand the factors contributing to this trend and to identify potential areas for improvement.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025