Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
Return on total capital
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 128,000 | 1,165,800 | 1,142,900 | 3,352,200 | 2,677,200 | 2,455,800 | 2,410,000 | 517,200 | 781,500 | 989,300 | 947,800 | 2,100,900 | 664,100 | 657,800 | 1,554,300 | 2,072,700 | 3,531,800 | 3,579,100 | 1,831,500 | 472,800 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 7,134,800 | 7,817,800 | 7,870,800 | 10,251,800 | 9,743,100 | 9,471,000 | 9,390,800 | 8,585,000 | 8,413,600 | 8,389,500 | 9,389,000 | 11,231,400 | 11,731,900 | 11,238,300 | 11,192,700 | 12,261,600 | 13,598,900 | 13,312,100 | 11,688,000 | 11,066,000 |
| Return on total capital | 1.79% | 14.91% | 14.52% | 32.70% | 27.48% | 25.93% | 25.66% | 6.02% | 9.29% | 11.79% | 10.09% | 18.71% | 5.66% | 5.85% | 13.89% | 16.90% | 25.97% | 26.89% | 15.67% | 4.27% |
February 28, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $128,000K ÷ ($—K + $7,134,800K)
= 1.79%
Constellation Brands Inc Class A experienced fluctuations in its return on total capital over the period from May 31, 2020, to February 28, 2025. The return on total capital varied from a low of 1.79% on February 28, 2025, to a peak of 32.70% on May 31, 2024. Notably, there was a significant improvement in the return on total capital from May 2023, reaching a high of 32.70% by May 31, 2024. However, there was a subsequent decline in the return on total capital to 1.79% by February 28, 2025.
The return on total capital is an important financial metric that indicates the efficiency of a company in generating returns from the capital invested in the business. The fluctuations observed in Constellation Brands Inc Class A's return on total capital may suggest changes in the company's operating performance, capital structure, or asset management efficiency over the period under review.
Investors and stakeholders in Constellation Brands Inc Class A may want to closely monitor these fluctuations in the return on total capital to assess the company's financial health and performance. Additionally, understanding the factors behind these fluctuations can provide insights into the company's strategic decision-making and potential areas for improvement in future periods.
Peer comparison
Feb 28, 2025