Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 777,500 | 782,900 | 804,600 | 816,700 | 800,800 | 837,500 | 853,100 | 864,600 | 937,000 | 977,000 | 947,200 | 915,600 | 868,800 | 836,700 | 831,400 | 823,500 | 808,000 | 760,600 | 719,100 | 612,400 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 624,500 | 771,200 | 650,100 | 598,300 | 549,500 | 408,400 | 412,400 | 346,500 | 344,100 | 218,200 | 199,700 | 190,400 | 248,700 | 127,700 | 93,800 | 101,400 | 172,500 | 24,500 | -70,100 | -181,900 |
| Return on total capital | 124.50% | 101.52% | 123.77% | 136.50% | 145.73% | 205.07% | 206.86% | 249.52% | 272.30% | 447.75% | 474.31% | 480.88% | 349.34% | 655.21% | 886.35% | 812.13% | 468.41% | 3,104.49% | — | — |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $777,500K ÷ ($—K + $624,500K)
= 124.50%
Sealed Air Corporation's return on total capital has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio stood at a staggering 3,104.49% in September 2020, indicating an exceptionally high return on the capital invested. Subsequently, the ratio decreased but remained elevated throughout 2021, with figures ranging from 468.41% to 886.35%.
In 2022 and 2023, the return on total capital exhibited a downward trend, dropping to levels between 136.50% and 249.52%. The ratio continued to decline into 2024, with values ranging from 101.52% to 145.73%. Despite the decrease, the return on total capital remained positive, indicating that Sealed Air Corporation was generating returns on its total capital investment.
Overall, the varying values of the return on total capital suggest fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital employed. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's efficiency in utilizing its capital effectively.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024