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