Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,015,104 2,178,878
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 14 0 5,560,000 5,357,000 5,025,000
Return on total capital 7,250,742.86%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,015,104K ÷ ($—K + $14K)
= 7,250,742.86%

Based on the data provided, we can observe a significantly high return on total capital of 7,250,742.86% reported by Smurfit WestRock plc as of June 30, 2024. This exceptionally high return indicates that the company is efficiently utilizing its total capital to generate profits. However, without additional context or comparison to industry benchmarks or historical performance, it is challenging to draw definitive conclusions regarding the sustainability or consistency of this exceptional performance. Further analysis and consideration of other financial metrics would be necessary to provide a more comprehensive assessment of Smurfit WestRock plc's overall financial health and performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
7,250,742.86%
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
15.86%
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
16.62%
Sonoco Products Company
SON
13.94%