Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 761,155 344,452 121,286 89,466 93,492
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 120,179 147,618 34,700 5,697 0
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,972,000 1,425,580 1,096,220 1,065,540 941,015
Return on total capital 36.38% 21.90% 10.72% 8.35% 9.94%

June 30, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $761,155K ÷ ($120,179K + $1,972,000K)
= 36.38%

The return on total capital for Super Micro Computer Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 9.80% in 2019 to 33.48% in 2023. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher returns relative to the total capital employed in its operations. The significant improvement in 2023 demonstrates the company's effectiveness in utilizing its total capital to generate profits. This upward trend suggests that the company's operational efficiency and profitability have been on the rise over the years, which could be attributed to effective financial management and strategic decision-making. Overall, the consistent improvement in return on total capital reflects positively on the company's financial performance and its ability to maximize returns for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
36.38%
Apple Inc
AAPL
86.35%
Dell Technologies Inc
DELL
32.54%
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
-1.98%