Tyler Technologies Inc (TYL)

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 299,526 218,537 214,249 180,735 172,926
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 597,934 596,206 957,389 1,311,280 0
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,388,420 2,938,000 2,624,390 2,324,030 1,986,110
Return on total capital 7.51% 6.18% 5.98% 4.97% 8.71%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $299,526K ÷ ($597,934K + $3,388,420K)
= 7.51%

Tyler Technologies Inc's return on total capital has fluctuated over the past five years, starting at 8.71% in December 31, 2020, decreasing to 4.97% by December 31, 2021, and gradually improving to 7.51% by December 31, 2024.

The downward trend in 2021 might have signaled challenges in generating adequate returns relative to the total capital employed. However, the subsequent years show a positive trajectory, indicating potential improvements in the company's capital efficiency.

Overall, the return on total capital for Tyler Technologies Inc has shown variability but ended on a relatively positive note in December 31, 2024, suggesting a potential enhancement in the company's ability to generate profits from its total capital base.