Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT)

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 260,055 129,442 54,923 46,263 -505,738 -645,961 -852,048 -1,054,752 -636,715 -647,938 -438,168 -292,031 -355,423 -415,258 -567,845 -640,270 -490,137 -551,063 -485,146 -615,596
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,527,740 1,221,070 1,077,070 961,192 859,337 764,357 741,411 712,749 384,950 430,840 726,457 856,886 928,009 469,528 485,108 535,445 761,759 892,047 1,042,870 1,144,830
Return on total capital 17.02% 10.60% 5.10% 4.81% -58.85% -84.51% -114.92% -147.98% -165.40% -150.39% -60.32% -34.08% -38.30% -88.44% -117.06% -119.58% -64.34% -61.78% -46.52% -53.77%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $260,055K ÷ ($—K + $1,527,740K)
= 17.02%

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc's return on total capital has shown a significant improvement in recent periods after consistently displaying negative values. The company experienced negative returns on total capital for the majority of the observation period, indicating that the company was not generating sufficient profits from the capital invested in its operations.

However, starting from the first quarter of 2024, Sarepta Therapeutics Inc managed to achieve positive returns on total capital. This improvement is a positive sign for the company, indicating that it has been able to generate adequate profits relative to the total capital employed. The trend of the return on total capital moving from negative to positive values suggests that the company may have enhanced its operational efficiency and profitability in recent quarters.

It is essential for Sarepta Therapeutics Inc to sustain this positive trend in its return on total capital to ensure continued financial health and sustainable growth in the future. Further analysis and monitoring of this ratio, along with other financial metrics, will be crucial in evaluating the company's overall performance and financial sustainability.