Skechers USA Inc (SKX)

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 786,386 546,670 598,187 133,684
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,730,160 4,019,340 3,569,990 3,259,340 2,481,440
Return on total capital 0.00% 19.57% 15.31% 18.35% 5.39%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $4,730,160K)
= 0.00%

The return on total capital for Skechers USA Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the years. The ratio has increased from 5.39% in December 2020 to a peak of 19.57% in December 2023, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns from its total capital. However, there was a sharp decline to 0.00% by December 2024, suggesting a sudden drop in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing its total capital during that period.

Overall, the trend shows volatility in Skechers USA Inc's return on total capital performance, with fluctuations reflecting changes in the company's financial health and operational efficiency. Further analysis is needed to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and to assess the sustainability of the company's returns on total capital in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
0.00%
Caleres Inc
CAL
24.89%
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
26.53%
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
33.94%