TRI Pointe Homes Inc (TPH)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 578,237 584,449 527,868 461,773 442,167 544,129 655,484 750,255 769,990 710,713 688,985 667,378 646,071 585,286 513,965 444,685 391,858 405,150 384,168 331,770
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,335,710 3,249,950 3,139,480 3,049,650 3,010,960 2,923,400 2,896,110 2,863,620 2,832,390 2,625,730 2,487,570 2,408,230 2,447,620 2,354,140 2,279,290 2,239,760 2,232,540 2,198,090 2,175,800 2,115,280
Return on total capital 17.33% 17.98% 16.81% 15.14% 14.69% 18.61% 22.63% 26.20% 27.19% 27.07% 27.70% 27.71% 26.40% 24.86% 22.55% 19.85% 17.55% 18.43% 17.66% 15.68%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $578,237K ÷ ($—K + $3,335,710K)
= 17.33%

TRI Pointe Homes Inc has shown a fluctuating trend in its return on total capital over the reported periods. The return on total capital has displayed an upward trajectory from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 27.70%. This indicates an improving efficiency in generating profits from the total capital employed in the business. However, there was a slight decline in the return on total capital from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022, with a subsequent drop in the following periods.

The return on total capital peaked again at 27.19% on December 31, 2022, before experiencing a declining trend up to December 31, 2024, where it stood at 17.33%. This downward trajectory suggests potential challenges in maximizing profitability relative to the total capital invested in the business.

Overall, while TRI Pointe Homes Inc has showcased periods of strong returns on total capital, there are fluctuations indicating varying degrees of efficiency in generating profits from its capital base. Monitoring this ratio over time can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and capital utilization efficiency.