Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 458,000 | 419,000 | 373,000 | 333,000 | 412,000 | 476,000 | 542,000 | 594,000 | 650,000 | 633,000 | 597,000 | 574,000 | 454,000 | 392,000 | 323,000 | 245,000 | 194,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 847,000 | 937,000 | 830,000 | 889,000 | 901,000 | 836,000 | 862,000 | 790,000 | 678,000 | 258,000 | 252,000 | 331,000 | 182,000 | 265,000 | 2,284,000 | 2,112,000 | 2,112,000 |
| Return on total capital | 54.07% | 44.72% | 44.94% | 37.46% | 45.73% | 56.94% | 62.88% | 75.19% | 95.87% | 245.35% | 236.90% | 173.41% | 249.45% | 147.92% | 14.14% | 11.60% | 9.19% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $458,000K ÷ ($—K + $847,000K)
= 54.07%
Sylvamo Corp's return on total capital has shown significant fluctuations over the periods provided. The ratio started at 9.19% on December 31, 2020, and experienced fluctuations, reaching its peak at 249.45% on December 31, 2021. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital employed.
Subsequently, the return on total capital decreased to 37.46% on March 31, 2024 but rebounded to 54.07% by December 31, 2024. Although there were fluctuations, the company generally maintained a healthy return on total capital during the analyzed periods.
These variations in return on total capital may indicate shifts in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing its total capital to generate returns. It would be important for stakeholders to further investigate the reasons behind these fluctuations to better understand the company's financial performance and prospects.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024