Visteon Corp (VC)

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 313,000 274,000 189,000 91,000 -3,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,229,000 1,038,000 675,000 516,000 387,000
Return on total capital 25.47% 26.40% 28.00% 17.64% -0.78%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $313,000K ÷ ($—K + $1,229,000K)
= 25.47%

Visteon Corp's Return on Total Capital has shown a significant improvement over the analyzed period. Starting at a negative figure of -0.78% in 2020, the company managed to turn this around and achieve positive returns in the subsequent years. In 2021, the Return on Total Capital stood at 17.64%, which further increased to 28.00% in 2022, indicating a strong performance in utilizing its total capital efficiently. The trend continued in 2023 and 2024, with the Return on Total Capital remaining above 25% in both years. This demonstrates Visteon Corp's ability to generate substantial returns relative to its total capital employed, reflecting positively on its operational efficiency and potential profitability.