Targa Resources Inc (TRGP)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 2,705,200 2,630,300 1,729,000 824,800 -1,181,800
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,592,400 2,739,700 2,665,700 2,761,500 2,955,300
Return on total capital 104.35% 96.01% 64.86% 29.87% -39.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $2,705,200K ÷ ($—K + $2,592,400K)
= 104.35%

The return on total capital for Targa Resources Inc has shown a significant improvement over the years, from a negative 39.99% as of December 31, 2020, to positive figures of 29.87% in 2021, 64.86% in 2022, 96.01% in 2023, and reaching 104.35% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate higher returns relative to the total capital invested in its operations. The increasing trend suggests that Targa Resources Inc has been utilizing its capital more efficiently to generate profits for its stakeholders. It is important for investors and stakeholders to further evaluate the sustainability and consistency of this positive trend in return on total capital to assess the overall financial health and performance of the company.