Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 1,362,960 1,601,660 1,251,760 1,220,280
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,146,020 5,025,000 4,379,000 3,770,000
Return on total capital 22.18% 31.87% 28.59% 32.37%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $—K)
= —

Smurfit WestRock plc's return on total capital has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past five years. Starting at a robust 32.37% on December 31, 2020, the return decreased to 28.59% by December 31, 2021. However, it rebounded to 31.87% on December 31, 2022, indicating improved capital efficiency. By December 31, 2023, the return experienced a significant drop to 22.18%, suggesting potential challenges in capital utilization or profitability. Unfortunately, the data for December 31, 2024, is unavailable. Overall, these figures reflect the company's ability to generate returns relative to the capital employed, albeit with some variability in performance over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024