US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
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 | 1,099,000 | 1,002,000 | 616,000 | 427,000 | -56,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,528,000 | 4,749,000 | 3,961,000 | 3,735,000 | 3,530,000 |
| Return on total capital | 24.27% | 21.10% | 15.55% | 11.43% | -1.59% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,099,000K ÷ ($—K + $4,528,000K)
= 24.27%
The return on total capital of US Foods Holding Corp has displayed a positive trend over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting at a negative value of -1.59% in 2020, the return on total capital improved significantly, reaching 11.43% in 2021, 15.55% in 2022, 21.10% in 2023, and finally peaking at 24.27% by the end of 2024. This consistent increase indicates that the company has been able to generate higher returns relative to its invested capital over the years, reflecting improvements in operational efficiency and capital allocation strategies. The rising trend in return on total capital suggests a favorable utilization of resources, which can be a positive indicator of financial performance and value creation for the company and its stakeholders.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024