Schneider National Inc (SNDR)
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 | 168,800 | 320,300 | 613,600 | 554,500 | 296,500 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,986,900 | 2,956,800 | 2,837,200 | 2,423,800 | 2,055,500 |
| Return on total capital | 5.65% | 10.83% | 21.63% | 22.88% | 14.42% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $168,800K ÷ ($—K + $2,986,900K)
= 5.65%
Schneider National Inc's return on total capital has experienced fluctuations over the past five years, starting at 14.42% in December 2020 and reaching a high point of 22.88% by December 2021. The return remained relatively strong in December 2022 at 21.63% before declining significantly to 10.83% by December 2023. The latest data point shows a notable decrease to 5.65% by December 2024.
The decreasing trend in return on total capital from 2022 to 2024 could suggest potential challenges or inefficiencies in utilizing the company's total capital effectively to generate profits. It would be important for Schneider National Inc to further analyze and address the factors contributing to the decline in order to improve the efficiency of its capital utilization and enhance overall profitability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024