Victoria's Secret & Co (VSCO)

Return on total capital

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 309,000 239,000 246,000 477,000 487,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,120,000 1,271,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 453,000 417,000 417,000 383,000 383,000
Return on total capital 68.21% 15.55% 58.99% 124.54% 29.44%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $309,000K ÷ ($—K + $453,000K)
= 68.21%

Victoria's Secret & Co's return on total capital has shown fluctuations over the years, ranging from 15.55% to 124.54%. The return on total capital was particularly high at 124.54% on January 31, 2023, indicating effective capital utilization and profitability. However, this was followed by a decrease to 29.44% on January 28, 2023. Subsequently, the return on total capital experienced further variations, with values of 58.99% on January 31, 2024, 15.55% on February 3, 2024, and 68.21% on January 31, 2025. Overall, the company's return on total capital suggests that it has been able to generate substantial returns relative to the total capital employed, albeit with some fluctuations in performance.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
68.21%
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI