Schneider National Inc (SNDR)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 168,800 | 154,500 | 161,000 | 215,300 | 320,300 | 431,400 | 551,800 | 621,000 | 613,600 | 653,100 | 633,600 | 604,600 | 554,500 | 477,200 | 390,400 | 310,600 | 296,500 | 271,200 | 238,200 | 223,500 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,933,700 | 2,967,200 | 2,951,600 | 2,942,000 | 2,956,800 | 2,957,100 | 2,948,400 | 2,918,800 | 2,837,200 | 2,737,900 | 2,623,800 | 2,504,900 | 2,423,800 | 2,299,100 | 2,198,400 | 2,099,900 | 2,055,500 | 2,342,500 | 2,305,800 | 2,268,500 |
| Return on total capital | 3.42% | 5.21% | 5.45% | 7.32% | 10.83% | 14.59% | 18.72% | 21.28% | 21.63% | 23.85% | 24.15% | 24.14% | 22.88% | 20.76% | 17.76% | 14.79% | 14.42% | 11.58% | 10.33% | 9.85% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $168,800K ÷ ($—K + $4,933,700K)
= 3.42%
Schneider National Inc's return on total capital has demonstrated fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at 9.85% as of March 31, 2020, the metric showed a gradual increase, reaching a peak of 24.15% by June 30, 2022. This upward trend indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate returns relative to the total capital employed.
However, from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, the return on total capital experienced a declining trajectory, dropping to 3.42%. This decline suggests potential challenges in efficiently utilizing the total capital to generate returns for the company.
Overall, the return on total capital for Schneider National Inc reflects periods of growth followed by a decline. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor this metric to assess the company's capital efficiency and profitability sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024