Seagate Technology PLC (STX)
Return on total capital
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | — | 766,000 | -212,000 | 1,958,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | -453,000 | -1,491,000 | -1,199,000 | 109,000 | 631,000 |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | 1,796.33% | 237.72% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $-453,000K)
= —
The Return on Total Capital (ROTC) for Seagate Technology PLC has demonstrated significant variability over the observed periods. As of June 30, 2021, the ROTC stood at 237.72%, indicating a high level of efficiency in generating earnings relative to the total capital invested. This figure surged markedly by June 30, 2022, reaching 1,796.33%, which suggests a substantial improvement in profitability metrics, possibly driven by operational efficiencies, favorable market conditions, or one-time gains. However, the data for June 30, 2023, and subsequent years show no reported figures, denoted by placeholders, implying either a lack of disclosure or a possible interruption in data availability. The anomalously high percentage observed in 2022 may indicate potential extraordinary items or exceptional fiscal circumstances during that period. Absent further data beyond this point, it is not possible to ascertain whether these trends have continued, stabilized, or reversed. Overall, the pattern suggests a remarkable increase in the company's ability to generate returns on its total capital between 2021 and 2022, warranting further investigation into underlying drivers and the sustainability of these figures.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025