Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)

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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,599,000 2,790,000 2,748,000 2,716,000 2,610,000 2,488,000 2,465,000 2,520,000 2,460,000 2,361,000 2,255,000 2,216,000 2,205,000 2,194,000 2,180,000 2,161,000 2,107,000 2,102,000 2,044,000 2,029,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 19,522,000 19,352,000 17,954,000 17,841,000 17,616,000 17,309,000 16,914,000 16,818,000 16,675,000 16,384,000 15,971,000 15,732,000 15,612,000 15,171,000 14,792,000 14,700,000 14,575,000 13,777,000 13,385,000 13,302,000
Return on total capital 13.31% 14.42% 15.31% 15.22% 14.82% 14.37% 14.57% 14.98% 14.75% 14.41% 14.12% 14.09% 14.12% 14.46% 14.74% 14.70% 14.46% 15.26% 15.27% 15.25%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $2,599,000K ÷ ($—K + $19,522,000K)
= 13.31%

From the data provided, Xcel Energy Inc's return on total capital has displayed some fluctuations over the periods listed. The return on total capital ranged from a high of 15.31% on June 30, 2024, to a low of 13.31% on December 31, 2024. Overall, the return on total capital has shown a downward trend from mid-2022 to the end of 2024. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its capital allocation strategies to improve the return on total capital and enhance overall financial performance in the future.