Thryv Holdings Inc (THRY)
Return on total capital
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,854 | 58,566 | 63,067 | 57,453 | 76,407 | 142,705 | 197,160 | 218,082 | 160,372 | 195,266 | 167,221 | 179,501 | 197,190 | 123,616 | 137,136 | 134,590 | 113,352 | 176,944 | 167,221 | 152,892 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 94,532 | 183,060 | 167,066 | 152,700 | 397,096 | 404,326 | 395,053 | 382,267 | 421,926 | 411,614 | 356,441 | 314,715 | 304,445 | 269,703 | 229,196 | 196,775 | 36,855 | 36,500 | 33,892 | 27,260 |
| Return on total capital | 4.08% | 31.99% | 37.75% | 37.62% | 19.24% | 35.29% | 49.91% | 57.05% | 38.01% | 47.44% | 46.91% | 57.04% | 64.77% | 45.83% | 59.83% | 68.40% | 307.56% | 484.78% | 493.39% | 560.87% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,854K ÷ ($—K + $94,532K)
= 4.08%
Thryv Holdings Inc's return on total capital has fluctuated significantly over the periods, indicating variations in the efficiency of utilizing the total capital employed in generating profits. The return on total capital ranged from as low as 4.08% to as high as 560.87% over the analyzed periods.
The return on total capital peaked at 560.87% in December 2019 and saw another significant spike of 484.78% in September 2020. These exceptionally high values suggest the company effectively generated profits relative to the total capital invested during those periods.
However, there were instances of lower returns, such as 4.08% in September 2024, indicating possible inefficiencies in capital utilization during that particular period. It is essential for Thryv Holdings Inc to analyze the factors contributing to such fluctuations and work towards maintaining sustainable returns on total capital over the long term.
Overall, the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total capital employed has shown variability, underlining the importance of continuous monitoring and strategic decision-making to optimize capital allocation and enhance overall financial performance.