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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2024 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The net operating profit after taxes experienced a significant increase from 1,330 million USD in 2020 to 3,517 million USD in 2021. However, this was followed by a sharp decline into negative territory in 2022 and 2023, with values of -138 million USD and -201 million USD respectively. A partial recovery is observed in 2024, with a positive NOPAT of 621 million USD, though it remains substantially below the peak observed in 2021.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained relatively stable over the observed period, fluctuating narrowly between 21.18% and 21.49%. This indicates that the company's capital expense rate did not experience major changes despite the volatility in profitability and invested capital.
Invested Capital
There was a dramatic increase in invested capital from 6,195 million USD in 2021 to 58,525 million USD in 2022, maintaining similarly high levels in 2023 (57,883 million USD) and 2024 (58,227 million USD). This suggests substantial capital allocation or revaluation occurring primarily in 2022, resulting in a significantly larger asset base.
Economic Profit
Economic profit closely aligns with the trends seen in NOPAT and invested capital. Initial positive economic profit of 394 million USD in 2020 surged to 2,185 million USD in 2021, followed by a severe shift into negative territory beginning in 2022, with losses exceeding 12 billion USD annually through 2023 and 2024. This highlights that despite the large invested capital, the returns were insufficient to cover the cost of capital, resulting in substantial economic value destruction during these years.
Summary of Insights
The data shows a period of strong profitability in 2020 and 2021, coinciding with moderate capital investment. Starting in 2022, the company undertook a large increase in invested capital, which was not matched by adequate operating profits, leading to negative economic profit. The cost of capital remained stable, reinforcing that the negative economic profit was predominantly due to reduced operating performance relative to the expanded invested capital. The partial rebound in NOPAT in 2024 indicates some improvement in operations, but economic profit remains deeply negative, suggesting ongoing challenges in generating adequate returns on the increased capital base.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Net income
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in liability for product warranty2
Increase (decrease) in liabilities related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan3
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability5
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense6
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes7
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income8
Investment income, after taxes9
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in liability for product warranty.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in liabilities related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan.

4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income.

5 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

6 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income.

8 2024 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


The financial data reveals fluctuating profitability and operational efficiency over the five-year period under review.

Net Income
Net income experienced growth from 2020 to 2021, increasing from 2,490 million US dollars to 3,162 million US dollars. However, it sharply declined in 2022 to 1,320 million US dollars, and further decreased in 2023 to 854 million US dollars. In 2024, there was a recovery with net income rising to 1,641 million US dollars, though it remained below the peak values seen in 2020 and 2021.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT displayed a volatile pattern during the same period. It increased significantly from 1,330 million US dollars in 2020 to 3,517 million US dollars in 2021, indicating strong operational performance. However, in 2022 and 2023, NOPAT turned negative, with losses of 138 million US dollars and 201 million US dollars respectively, suggesting operational inefficiencies or extraordinary expenses. In 2024, NOPAT returned to a positive figure of 621 million US dollars, though this value remained substantially lower than the earlier years.

Overall, the data indicates that while the company demonstrated solid profitability growth through 2021, it subsequently faced challenges in maintaining operational profitability, as seen in the negative NOPAT values for two consecutive years. The partial recovery in 2024 suggests improvements but does not yet reflect a full return to previous performance levels. The divergence between net income and NOPAT in the recent years may warrant further examination to understand underlying causes such as non-operating items or tax impacts.


Cash Operating Taxes

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Income tax provision (benefit)
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
Less: Tax imposed on investment income
Cash operating taxes

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).


Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
The income tax provision exhibited considerable volatility over the reported periods. It began with a significant tax benefit of -$1,210 million in 2020, indicating a tax gain or credit. This shifted to a tax expense of $513 million in 2021. Subsequently, the tax provision returned to a benefit state in 2022 and 2023, with figures of -$122 million and -$346 million respectively, before moving back to a tax expense of $381 million in 2024. These fluctuations suggest variability in taxable income or changes in tax strategies and regulations, impacting the company’s tax obligations year over year.
Cash Operating Taxes
The cash operating taxes demonstrated an overall upward trend during the period under review. Starting from a relatively low base of $24 million in 2020, the amount escalated to $214 million in 2021. This increase continued sharply to $1,392 million in 2022, followed by a decline to $658 million in 2023. However, in the final period, cash taxes rose again to $1,531 million in 2024, marking the highest value recorded in the series. This pattern indicates increased cash tax payments despite the oscillation in reported tax provisions, which could reflect timing differences between accounting tax expense and actual tax payments or changes in the company’s taxable income and cash flows.

Invested Capital

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Current portion of long-term debt, net
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Liability for product warranty3
Liabilities related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Adjusted stockholders’ equity
Construction in progress7
Short-term investments8
Invested capital

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Addition of capitalized operating leases.

2 Elimination of deferred taxes from assets and liabilities. See details »

3 Addition of liability for product warranty.

4 Addition of liabilities related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

7 Subtraction of construction in progress.

8 Subtraction of short-term investments.


Total reported debt & leases
The total reported debt and leases experienced a moderate increase from 572 million USD in 2020 to 732 million USD in 2021. However, there was a significant surge in 2022, reaching 2956 million USD, more than quadrupling the previous year's amount. Following this peak, the debt slightly increased to 3109 million USD in 2023 before declining to 2321 million USD in 2024. Overall, despite fluctuations, the values remain substantially elevated relative to the initial years, indicating increased financial leverage or obligations.
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' equity showed steady growth from 5837 million USD in 2020 to 7497 million USD in 2021. A substantial rise occurred in 2022, jumping dramatically to 54750 million USD, with continued growth in subsequent years reaching 55892 million USD in 2023 and 57568 million USD in 2024. This marked increase in equity suggests either significant retained earnings, capital infusions, or revaluation adjustments with an emphasis on strengthening the company's financial foundation over time.
Invested capital
Invested capital followed a similar trend to stockholders' equity, beginning at 4364 million USD in 2020 and increasing to 6195 million USD in 2021. A notable surge occurred in 2022, reaching 58525 million USD, which was maintained with a slight decrease to 57883 million USD in 2023 and a minor uptick to 58227 million USD in 2024. The fluctuations suggest strategic capital allocation or acquisitions that contributed to a substantial increase in the total capital invested in the business.

Cost of Capital

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2024 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Economic Profit
The economic profit exhibited a significant fluctuation over the reported periods. Initially, it was positive at 394 million US$ in 2020 and then markedly increased to 2,185 million US$ in 2021. However, from 2022 onwards, the economic profit turned negative, reaching -12,532 million US$ in 2022 and maintaining this negative trend in 2023 and 2024, with slight improvements yet still remaining substantially below zero.
Invested Capital
Invested capital showed a strong upward trend from 2020 through 2022, rising from 4,364 million US$ to a peak of 58,525 million US$ in 2022. This level of invested capital was generally maintained in subsequent years, with minor fluctuations, indicating a significant increase in capital investment relative to the initial periods.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio mirrored the trend in economic profit. Beginning at a positive 9.03% in 2020, it sharply increased to 35.28% in 2021, indicating a very favorable spread. However, from 2022, the ratio turned negative, showing values around -21% and slightly easing to -20.3% in 2024. This indicates a decline in returns relative to the cost of capital over the last three years, consistent with the negative economic profit observed.
Overall Analysis
The data reveals a period of strong financial performance in 2021, characterized by high economic profit and a significant positive economic spread. Starting in 2022, despite a substantial increase in invested capital, the company experienced a sharp decline in economic profitability, resulting in negative economic profits and economic spreads. This suggests that while the company expanded its capital base significantly, it faced challenges in generating returns above its cost of capital during this period. The persistence of negative economic profit and spread ratio implies ongoing inefficiencies or cost pressures that have not yet been resolved by 2024.

Economic Profit Margin

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Net revenue
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2024 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Net revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Economic profit
The economic profit demonstrated a significant increase from 394 million US dollars in 2020 to 2185 million in 2021, indicating a period of strong profitability improvement. However, this positive trend reversed drastically in the following years, with economic profit plunging into negative territory, reaching -12,532 million US dollars in 2022 and slightly worsening to -12,573 million in 2023, before showing a modest recovery to -11,819 million in 2024. This pattern suggests a challenging period post-2021, with substantial economic losses that appear to have slightly eased by 2024.
Net revenue
Net revenue exhibited a consistent growth trajectory across the entire period under review. Starting from 9,763 million US dollars in 2020, revenue rose sharply to 16,434 million in 2021, then continued increasing to 23,601 million in 2022. Although there was a slight decline to 22,680 million in 2023, the net revenue rebounded strongly to reach 25,785 million in 2024. This overall upward trend in revenue suggests expanding business operations or market presence despite fluctuations in profitability.
Economic profit margin
The economic profit margin mirrored the trajectory of economic profit, displaying an initial improvement from 4.04% in 2020 to 13.3% in 2021, indicative of enhanced operational efficiency or profitability. Subsequently, the margin deteriorated sharply, turning negative to -53.1% in 2022 and worsening further to -55.44% in 2023, before improving slightly to -45.84% in 2024. These negative margins during the latter years reflect significant inefficiencies or cost pressures overshadowing revenue gains.