Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)

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 5,961,000 7,331,000 10,246,000 9,103,000 6,207,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 16,903,000 16,897,000 14,577,000 13,333,000 9,187,000
Return on total capital 35.27% 43.39% 70.29% 68.27% 67.56%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $5,961,000K ÷ ($—K + $16,903,000K)
= 35.27%

Texas Instruments Incorporated has shown a consistent trend of increasing return on total capital from 67.56% in 2020 to a peak of 70.29% in 2022. However, there was a notable decline in 2023 and 2024, dropping to 43.39% and 35.27%, respectively. Despite the recent decrease, the company has maintained a strong performance in generating returns from its total capital, reflecting efficiency in capital utilization. It will be essential for Texas Instruments to monitor and address the factors contributing to the decline to sustain and enhance its return on total capital in the future.