Upbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
Return on total capital
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 288,126 | 264,950 | 253,301 | 263,543 | 166,285 | 152,286 | 130,272 | 103,399 | 149,180 | 143,455 | 166,499 | 214,889 | 265,178 | 283,123 | 303,125 | 250,462 | 238,104 | 251,259 | 207,684 | 285,610 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 628,984 | 611,820 | 596,301 | 578,295 | 560,372 | 597,245 | 625,593 | 670,342 | 525,146 | 548,163 | 558,834 | 523,058 | 513,276 | 854,079 | 825,164 | 742,187 | 592,080 | 542,337 | 486,576 | 476,023 |
| Return on total capital | 45.81% | 43.31% | 42.48% | 45.57% | 29.67% | 25.50% | 20.82% | 15.42% | 28.41% | 26.17% | 29.79% | 41.08% | 51.66% | 33.15% | 36.74% | 33.75% | 40.21% | 46.33% | 42.68% | 60.00% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $288,126K ÷ ($—K + $628,984K)
= 45.81%
Upbound Group Inc.'s return on total capital has fluctuated over the periods provided, ranging from a high of 60.00% on March 31, 2020, to a low of 15.42% on March 31, 2023. Overall, the trend shows some variability but with a general downward trajectory in recent periods. Notably, the return on total capital decreased from 41.08% on March 31, 2022, to 29.79% on June 30, 2022, and further dropped to 26.17% on September 30, 2022, before slightly recovering. The return on total capital improved to 45.81% on December 31, 2024, showing a positive performance compared to the previous periods. This analysis suggests that Upbound Group Inc. has experienced varying degrees of profitability concerning its total capital utilization, with a recent improvement in its return on total capital by the end of 2024.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024