Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH)

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 517,745 354,264 321,797 297,926 26,107
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,358,350 1,141,660 1,012,640 1,058,120 927,505
Return on total capital 38.12% 31.03% 31.78% 28.16% 2.81%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $517,745K ÷ ($—K + $1,358,350K)
= 38.12%

Texas Roadhouse Inc's return on total capital has shown a significant improvement over the years, increasing from 2.81% in December 2020 to 38.12% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been more effective in generating profits from its total capital employed in its operations. The consistent upward trend in return on total capital reflects the company's efficient utilization of resources and overall financial performance. Investors and stakeholders may view this trend positively as it suggests that Texas Roadhouse is becoming more profitable and achieving better returns on its invested capital over time.