TE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)

Return on total capital

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 2,796,000 2,354,000 2,800,000 2,440,000 590,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 3,332,000 3,529,000 3,292,000 3,589,000 3,452,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 12,486,000 11,551,000 10,897,000 10,748,000 9,495,000
Return on total capital 17.68% 15.61% 19.73% 17.02% 4.56%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $2,796,000K ÷ ($3,332,000K + $12,486,000K)
= 17.68%

TE Connectivity Ltd has shown a consistent improvement in its return on total capital over the past five years. The company's return on total capital increased from 4.56% in September 2020 to 17.68% in September 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more income from its total capital employed, reflecting improved efficiency and profitability in its operations.

The performance of TE Connectivity Ltd in terms of return on total capital has outperformed previous years, with fluctuations in recent years but an overall increasing trend. This suggests that the company has been effective in utilizing its capital resources to generate profits for its shareholders. The significant improvement in return on total capital from 2020 to 2024 demonstrates the company's ability to optimize its use of capital and generate higher returns for investors.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
TE Connectivity Ltd
TEL
17.68%
Arrow Electronics Inc
ARW
18.48%
Avnet Inc
AVT
12.48%