Coca-Cola Co. (KO) | Analysis of Equity Method Investment
Selected Financial Data
Coca-Cola Co.'s selected financial data
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity income (loss), net | 819 | 690 | 1,025 | 781 | (874) | |
| Equity method investments | 9,216 | 7,233 | 6,954 | 6,217 | 5,316 | |
| ROA (equity method investments only)1 | 8.89% | 9.54% | 14.74% | 12.56% | -16.44% | |
Source: Based on data from Coca-Cola Co. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 ROA (equity method investments only) = 100 × Equity income (loss), net ÷ Equity method investments
= 100 × 819 ÷ 9,216 = 8.89%
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity income (loss), net | This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. | Coca-Cola Co.'s equity income (loss), net declined from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly increased from 2011 to 2012. |
| Equity method investments | This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment losses recognized. | Coca-Cola Co.'s equity method investments increased from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| ROA (equity method investments only) | A profitability ratio calculated as equity income (loss), net divided by equity method investments. | Coca-Cola Co.'s ROA of equity method investments deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Summarized Financial Information
Summarized financial information for Coca-Cola Co.'s affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets | 16,054 | 13,960 | 12,223 | 16,018 | 15,505 | |
| Noncurrent assets | 32,687 | 27,152 | 26,524 | 36,643 | 34,544 | |
| Total assets | 48,741 | 41,112 | 38,747 | 52,661 | 50,049 | |
| Current liabilities | 12,004 | 10,545 | 9,039 | 13,166 | 14,800 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | 12,272 | 11,646 | 11,175 | 21,891 | 20,464 | |
| Total liabilities | 24,276 | 22,191 | 20,214 | 35,057 | 35,264 | |
| Equity attributable to shareowners of investees | 23,827 | 18,392 | 18,046 | 17,091 | 14,426 | |
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 638 | 529 | 487 | 513 | 359 | |
| Total equity | 24,465 | 18,921 | 18,533 | 17,604 | 14,785 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 48,741 | 41,112 | 38,747 | 52,661 | 50,049 | |
| Net operating revenues | 47,087 | 42,472 | 55,127 | 55,937 | 56,289 | |
| Cost of goods sold | (28,821) | (26,271) | (33,081) | (33,538) | (33,737) | |
| Gross profit | 18,266 | 16,201 | 22,046 | 22,399 | 22,552 | |
| Operating income | 4,606 | 4,181 | 5,503 | 5,184 | (2,612) | |
| Consolidated net income (loss) | 2,993 | 2,237 | 3,336 | 3,000 | (2,444) | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (89) | (99) | (89) | (78) | (53) | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners | 2,904 | 2,138 | 3,247 | 2,922 | (2,497) |
Source: Based on data from Coca-Cola Co. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity attributable to shareowners of investees | This item represents the disclosure of summarized financial information for unconsolidated subsidiaries and 50 percent-or-less owned entities accounted for using the equity method of accounting. If investments in common stock of corporate joint ventures or other investments accounted for under the equity method are, in the aggregate, material in relation to the financial position or results of operations of an investor, it may be necessary to present summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investee, or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, either by individual financial statement caption or in groups, as appropriate. Such summarized financial information may include total equity or capital (as applicable). | Equity attributable to shareowners of investees of Coca-Cola Co.'s affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures increased from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners | This item represents the disclosure of summarized financial information for unconsolidated subsidiaries and 50 percent-or-less owned entities accounted for using the equity method of accounting. If investments in common stock of corporate joint ventures or other investments accounted for under the equity method are, in the aggregate, material in relation to the financial position or results of operations of an investor, it may be necessary to present summarized information as to assets of the investee, or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, either by individual financial statement caption or in groups, as appropriate. Such summarized financial information may, at a minimum, include net income or loss. | Net income (loss) attributable to common shareowners of Coca-Cola Co.'s affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures declined from 2010 to 2011 but then increased from 2011 to 2012 not reaching 2010 level. |
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Adjustments to Financial Data: Proportionate Consolidation
Recognition of Coca-Cola Co.'s proportionate share of affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures assets and liabilities instead of net equity.
Coca-Cola Co., adjustments to financial data
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted average percentage interest in affiliates | 38.68% | 39.33% | 38.53% | 36.38% | 36.85% | |
| Adjustment to Current Assets | ||||||
| Current assets (as reported) | 30,328 | 25,497 | 21,579 | 17,551 | 12,176 | |
| Add: Current assets of affiliates (adjustment) | 6,209 | 5,490 | 4,710 | 5,827 | 5,714 | |
| Current assets (adjusted) | 36,537 | 30,987 | 26,289 | 23,378 | 17,890 | |
| Adjustment to Total Assets | ||||||
| Total assets (as reported) | 86,174 | 79,974 | 72,921 | 48,671 | 40,519 | |
| Less: Equity method investments (adjustment) | 9,216 | 7,233 | 6,954 | 6,217 | 5,316 | |
| Add: Total assets of affiliates (adjustment) | 18,852 | 16,168 | 14,931 | 19,156 | 18,443 | |
| Total assets (adjusted) | 95,810 | 88,909 | 80,898 | 61,610 | 53,646 | |
| Adjustment to Current Liabilities | ||||||
| Current liabilities (as reported) | 27,821 | 24,283 | 18,508 | 13,721 | 12,988 | |
| Add: Current liabilities of affiliates (adjustment) | 4,643 | 4,147 | 3,483 | 4,789 | 5,454 | |
| Current liabilities (adjusted) | 32,464 | 28,430 | 21,991 | 18,510 | 18,442 | |
| Adjustment to Total Liabilities | ||||||
| Total liabilities (as reported) | 53,006 | 48,053 | 41,604 | 23,325 | 19,657 | |
| Add: Total liabilities of affiliates (adjustment) | 9,390 | 8,727 | 7,789 | 12,752 | 12,995 | |
| Total liabilities (adjusted) | 62,396 | 56,780 | 49,393 | 36,077 | 32,652 | |
| Adjustment to Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests | ||||||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests (as reported) | 378 | 286 | 314 | 547 | 390 | |
| Add: Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests of affiliates (adjustment) | 247 | 208 | 188 | 187 | 132 | |
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests (adjusted) | 625 | 494 | 502 | 734 | 522 | |
| Adjustment to Net Operating Revenues | ||||||
| Net operating revenues (as reported) | 48,017 | 46,542 | 35,119 | 30,990 | 31,944 | |
| Add: Net operating revenues of affiliates (adjustment) | 18,213 | 16,703 | 21,243 | 20,348 | 20,743 | |
| Net operating revenues (adjusted) | 66,230 | 63,245 | 56,362 | 51,338 | 52,687 | |
Adjusted Ratios: Proportionate Consolidation (Summary)
Coca-Cola Co., adjusted ratios
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | ||||||
| Reported current ratio | 1.09 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.28 | 0.94 | |
| Adjusted current ratio | 1.13 | 1.09 | 1.20 | 1.26 | 0.97 | |
| Net Profit Margin | ||||||
| Reported net profit margin | 18.78% | 18.42% | 33.63% | 22.02% | 18.18% | |
| Adjusted net profit margin | 13.62% | 13.55% | 20.95% | 13.29% | 11.02% | |
| Total Asset Turnover | ||||||
| Reported total asset turnover | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.79 | |
| Adjusted total asset turnover | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.98 | |
| Financial Leverage | ||||||
| Reported financial leverage | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.35 | 1.96 | 1.98 | |
| Adjusted financial leverage | 2.92 | 2.81 | 2.61 | 2.48 | 2.62 | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | ||||||
| Reported ROA | 10.47% | 10.72% | 16.19% | 14.02% | 14.33% | |
| Adjusted ROA | 9.41% | 9.64% | 14.60% | 11.08% | 10.82% | |
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly improved from 2011 to 2012. |
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by adjusted revenue. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly improved from 2011 to 2012. |
| Adjusted total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as adjusted total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
| Adjusted financial leverage | A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted financial leverage increased from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted total assets. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Adjusted Current Ratio
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Current assets (USD $ in millions) | 30,328 | 25,497 | 21,579 | 17,551 | 12,176 | |
| Current liabilities (USD $ in millions) | 27,821 | 24,283 | 18,508 | 13,721 | 12,988 | |
| Current ratio1 | 1.09 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.28 | 0.94 | |
| Adjusted: from Equity Method to Proportionate Consolidation | ||||||
| Adjusted current assets (USD $ in millions) | 36,537 | 30,987 | 26,289 | 23,378 | 17,890 | |
| Adjusted current liabilities (USD $ in millions) | 32,464 | 28,430 | 21,991 | 18,510 | 18,442 | |
| Adjusted current ratio2 | 1.13 | 1.09 | 1.20 | 1.26 | 0.97 | |
2012 Calculations
1 Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 30,328 ÷ 27,821 = 1.09
2 Adjusted current ratio = Adjusted current assets ÷ Adjusted current liabilities
= 36,537 ÷ 32,464 = 1.13
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly improved from 2011 to 2012. |
Adjusted Net Profit Margin
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 9,019 | 8,572 | 11,809 | 6,824 | 5,807 | |
| Net operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 48,017 | 46,542 | 35,119 | 30,990 | 31,944 | |
| Net profit margin1 | 18.78% | 18.42% | 33.63% | 22.02% | 18.18% | |
| Adjusted: from Equity Method to Proportionate Consolidation | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 9,019 | 8,572 | 11,809 | 6,824 | 5,807 | |
| Adjusted net operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 66,230 | 63,245 | 56,362 | 51,338 | 52,687 | |
| Adjusted net profit margin2 | 13.62% | 13.55% | 20.95% | 13.29% | 11.02% | |
2012 Calculations
1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Net operating revenues
= 100 × 9,019 ÷ 48,017 = 18.78%
2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Adjusted net operating revenues
= 100 × 9,019 ÷ 66,230 = 13.62%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by adjusted revenue. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly improved from 2011 to 2012. |
Adjusted Total Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 48,017 | 46,542 | 35,119 | 30,990 | 31,944 | |
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 86,174 | 79,974 | 72,921 | 48,671 | 40,519 | |
| Total asset turnover1 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.79 | |
| Adjusted: from Equity Method to Proportionate Consolidation | ||||||
| Adjusted net operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 66,230 | 63,245 | 56,362 | 51,338 | 52,687 | |
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 95,810 | 88,909 | 80,898 | 61,610 | 53,646 | |
| Adjusted total asset turnover2 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.98 | |
2012 Calculations
1 Total asset turnover = Net operating revenues ÷ Total assets
= 48,017 ÷ 86,174 = 0.56
2 Adjusted total asset turnover = Adjusted net operating revenues ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 66,230 ÷ 95,810 = 0.69
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as adjusted total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
Adjusted Financial Leverage
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 86,174 | 79,974 | 72,921 | 48,671 | 40,519 | |
| Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 32,790 | 31,635 | 31,003 | 24,799 | 20,472 | |
| Financial leverage1 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.35 | 1.96 | 1.98 | |
| Adjusted: from Equity Method to Proportionate Consolidation | ||||||
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 95,810 | 88,909 | 80,898 | 61,610 | 53,646 | |
| Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 32,790 | 31,635 | 31,003 | 24,799 | 20,472 | |
| Adjusted financial leverage2 | 2.92 | 2.81 | 2.61 | 2.48 | 2.62 | |
2012 Calculations
1 Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company
= 86,174 ÷ 32,790 = 2.63
2 Adjusted financial leverage = Adjusted total assets ÷ Equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company
= 95,810 ÷ 32,790 = 2.92
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted financial leverage | A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted financial leverage increased from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
Adjusted Return On Assets (ROA)
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 9,019 | 8,572 | 11,809 | 6,824 | 5,807 | |
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 86,174 | 79,974 | 72,921 | 48,671 | 40,519 | |
| ROA1 | 10.47% | 10.72% | 16.19% | 14.02% | 14.33% | |
| Adjusted: from Equity Method to Proportionate Consolidation | ||||||
| Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (USD $ in millions) | 9,019 | 8,572 | 11,809 | 6,824 | 5,807 | |
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 95,810 | 88,909 | 80,898 | 61,610 | 53,646 | |
| Adjusted ROA2 | 9.41% | 9.64% | 14.60% | 11.08% | 10.82% | |
1 ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 9,019 ÷ 86,174 = 10.47%
2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 100 × 9,019 ÷ 95,810 = 9.41%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by adjusted total assets. | Coca-Cola Co.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |





