Synnex Corporation (SNX)

Return on total capital

Nov 30, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 1,194,210 1,078,030 1,050,870 623,218 521,341
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 8,035,430 8,183,180 8,025,510 7,905,980 4,338,860
Return on total capital 14.86% 13.17% 13.09% 7.88% 12.02%

November 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,194,210K ÷ ($—K + $8,035,430K)
= 14.86%

To analyze Synnex Corporation's return on total capital based on the provided data, we observe the trend over five years.

The return on total capital for Synnex Corporation has shown fluctuations during the period under review. Starting at 12.02% on November 30, 2020, it decreased to 7.88% by November 30, 2021, reflecting a decline in the company's profitability in the following year. However, the returns then exhibited an upward trajectory, reaching 13.09% on November 30, 2022, and further increasing to 13.17% on November 30, 2023. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total capital employed.

Notably, by November 30, 2024, Synnex Corporation's return on total capital experienced a significant rise to 14.86%, signaling a substantial enhancement in profitability and efficiency in using its total capital. This upward trend in returns suggests that the company has been able to enhance its operational performance and optimize its capital allocation over the years, potentially improving shareholder value.

Overall, the data indicates that Synnex Corporation has managed to effectively generate returns on its total capital, with a notable increase in profitability in recent years.