Sysco Corporation (SYY)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 3,202,000 3,038,550 2,346,500 1,447,190 749,505
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,860,000 2,009,000 1,382,260 1,552,900 1,158,610
Return on total capital 172.15% 151.25% 169.76% 93.19% 64.69%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,202,000K ÷ ($—K + $1,860,000K)
= 172.15%

Sysco Corporation's return on total capital has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently utilize its total capital to generate profits. The return on total capital increased from 64.69% in 2020 to 172.15% in 2024, demonstrating a significant improvement in the company's capital efficiency. This suggests that Sysco has been successful in generating higher returns relative to the total amount of capital invested in the business. Overall, the increasing trend in the return on total capital reflects positively on Sysco's operational performance and financial management.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Sysco Corporation
SYY
172.15%
Domino’s Pizza Inc
DPZ
US Foods Holding Corp
USFD
21.10%