UGI Corporation (UGI)
Return on total capital
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 770,000 | -1,458,000 | 1,715,000 | 2,299,000 | 989,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 6,443,000 | 6,543,000 | 6,483,000 | 6,339,000 | 5,981,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,345,000 | 4,386,000 | 6,066,000 | 5,522,000 | 4,128,000 |
| Return on total capital | 7.14% | -13.34% | 13.67% | 19.38% | 9.78% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $770,000K ÷ ($6,443,000K + $4,345,000K)
= 7.14%
The return on total capital for UGI Corporation has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years. In 2024, it stood at 7.14%, reflecting an increase from the negative return of -13.34% in 2023. The return on total capital was notably higher in 2022 at 13.67%, and even higher in 2021 at 19.38%. However, there was a slight dip in 2020 with a return of 9.78%.
Overall, the return on total capital for UGI Corporation has shown variability, with the company experiencing both positive and negative returns. This metric indicates how efficiently the company is generating profits from its total capital, including both debt and equity. Investors and stakeholders may monitor these fluctuations closely to assess the company's ability to effectively utilize its capital resources.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024