Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

Return on total capital

Feb 28, 2025 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands -494,200 2,655,600 781,400 662,600 2,925,700
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,882,000 9,743,100 8,413,600 11,731,900 13,598,900
Return on total capital -7.18% 27.26% 9.29% 5.65% 21.51%

February 28, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $-494,200K ÷ ($—K + $6,882,000K)
= -7.18%

The return on total capital for Constellation Brands Inc Class A has fluctuated over the past few years. In February 2021, the return on total capital was strong at 21.51%, indicating the company was effectively utilizing its capital to generate profits.

However, by February 2022, the return on total capital dropped significantly to 5.65%, suggesting a decline in the company's efficiency in generating returns on the capital employed.

In February 2023, there was a slight improvement in the return on total capital to 9.29%, but it remained below the level seen in 2021. This indicates that Constellation Brands Inc Class A was still facing challenges in maximizing its capital efficiency.

By February 2024, there was a notable recovery in the return on total capital, reaching 27.26%, demonstrating a strong rebound in the company's ability to generate profits relative to the capital invested.

However, the data for February 2025 is missing, denoted by the symbol "—". It is important to note that a missing data point could indicate various scenarios, such as a transition period, incomplete data, or other factors influencing the return on total capital that are not captured in the provided information.

Overall, Constellation Brands Inc Class A's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the years, with periods of strong performance followed by declines and subsequent recoveries. It is essential for investors and analysts to closely monitor these metrics to assess the company's capital efficiency and profitability trends accurately.


Peer comparison

Feb 28, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
STZ
-7.18%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
KDP
6.97%
PepsiCo Inc
PEP
23.19%
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
59.31%