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Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)
Analysis of Investments
Advanced level
Accounting Policy on Investments
All of Applied’s investments, except equity investments held in privately-held companies, are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are measured and recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Interest earned on cash and investments, as well as realized gains and losses on sale of securities, are included in interest and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Equity investments without readily determinable fair value are measured at cost, less impairment, adjusted by observable price changes. Adjustments resulting from impairments and observable prices changes will be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Source: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13).
Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Applied Materials Inc., adjustment to net income
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2015-12-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-12-17).
Adjusted Profitability Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)
Applied Materials Inc., adjusted profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2015-12-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-12-17).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Applied Materials Inc., Profitability Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted
Adjusted Net Profit Margin
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2015-12-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-12-17).
2019 Calculations
1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2015-12-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-12-17).
2019 Calculations
1 ROE = 100 × Net income ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2016-12-15), 10-K (filing date: 2015-12-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-12-17).
2019 Calculations
1 ROA = 100 × Net income ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. | Applied Materials Inc.’s adjusted ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |