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DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)

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Economic Profit

DoorDash, Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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

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

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)

DoorDash, Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income (loss) attributable to DoorDash, Inc. common stockholders
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for credit losses2
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents3
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability4
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense5
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes6
Interest income, net
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income7
Investment income, after taxes8
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

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

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance for credit losses.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income (loss) attributable to DoorDash, Inc. common stockholders.

4 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

6 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income (loss) attributable to DoorDash, Inc. common stockholders.

7 2024 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

8 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


The financial data reveals several notable trends with respect to profitability over the five-year period analyzed.

Net Income (Loss) attributable to common stockholders
The net income figures demonstrate a pattern of significant losses from 2020 through 2023, with the largest loss occurring in 2022 at -1,365 million USD. There is an improvement in 2023 with a reduced loss of -558 million USD, followed by a positive net income of 123 million USD in 2024. This indicates a potential turnaround from consistent losses to profitability.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT shows a similar trend to net income, with losses recorded each year from 2020 to 2023. The largest negative impact is observed in 2022 at -1,420 million USD. By 2023, the losses have decreased substantially to -662 million USD and further improve to near breakeven at -5 million USD in 2024. This suggests operational efficiency and profitability are improving, approaching a positive NOPAT by the end of the period.

Overall, the data indicates that while the company experienced substantial losses in the early years, especially in 2022, both net income and operating profitability have improved significantly by 2024. The swing from large negative values towards a positive net income highlights enhanced financial performance and potential stabilization of the business operations.


Cash Operating Taxes

DoorDash, Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
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: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).


The financial data for the given periods from 2020 through 2024 indicates variations in both the provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes.

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
The provision experienced a positive value in 2020 and 2021, increasing slightly from 3 million USD to 5 million USD. In 2022, there was a significant change with the provision showing a benefit (negative value) of -31 million USD, indicating a tax benefit or reversal. This trend reversed again in 2023 and 2024 with positive provisions of 31 million USD and 39 million USD, respectively, reflecting an increasing tax expense during these years.
Cash operating taxes
Cash operating taxes declined steadily over the five-year period. Starting at 13 million USD in 2020, the amount dropped to 12 million in 2021, and then more sharply to 5 million USD in 2022. There was a slight increase to 7 million USD in 2023, followed by another decrease to 4 million USD in 2024. Overall, the cash tax payments have diminished substantially, suggesting either improved tax efficiency, changes in profitability, or other tax planning strategies.

In summary, the data reflects significant fluctuations in the provision for income taxes with a notable tax benefit in 2022 that reverted back to increasing tax expenses thereafter, alongside a general downward trend in cash operating taxes paid over the five-year span. These patterns suggest changes in taxable income recognition and actual cash outflow related to taxes vary distinctly over time.


Invested Capital

DoorDash, Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Convertible notes
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for credit losses3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Redeemable non-controlling interests
Adjusted stockholders’ equity
Construction in progress6
Marketable securities7
Invested capital

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

1 Addition of capitalized operating leases.

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

3 Addition of allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.

4 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of construction in progress.

7 Subtraction of marketable securities.


The financial data reveals several noteworthy trends regarding the company's capital structure and financial position over the five-year period ending in 2024.

Total Reported Debt & Leases
This metric demonstrates a general downward trend from 617 million USD in 2020 to 399 million USD in 2021, indicating a significant reduction in leverage or obligations during that year. Following 2021, there is a gradual increase each year, reaching 536 million USD by the end of 2024. This suggests a cautious reaccumulation of debt or lease obligations after the initial reduction.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders’ equity shows relative stability between 2020 and 2021, with a slight decline from 4700 million USD to 4667 million USD. However, from 2021 onwards, it exhibits a strong upward trajectory, climbing to 6754 million USD in 2022 and steadily increasing through 2023 and 2024 to reach 7803 million USD. This upward trend indicates augmented net assets, which could result from retained earnings, capital injections, or revaluation increases, reflecting an improving equity base and potentially greater shareholder value.
Invested Capital
Invested capital displays notable volatility throughout the period. From 4792 million USD in 2020, it sharply declines to 3179 million USD in 2021, a significant contraction of nearly one-third, possibly due to divestitures, asset disposals, or changes in capital allocation. Subsequently, invested capital rebounds robustly to 5320 million USD in 2022, followed by a slight decline to 5237 million USD in 2023, before rising again to 6261 million USD in 2024. The fluctuations suggest active management of capital employed in the operations, possibly reflecting strategic investments, operational adjustments, or shifts in asset composition.

Overall, the data points to a strategic approach to balancing debt obligations and equity growth, with indications of strengthening shareholder equity and active capital management despite variability in invested capital levels. The initial reduction in debt and invested capital in 2021 is followed by a phase of measured increase and growth, signaling possible initiatives aimed at financial optimization and expansion.


Cost of Capital

DoorDash, Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
2020 Convertible Promissory Notes3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 2020 Convertible Promissory Notes. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
2020 Convertible Promissory Notes3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 2020 Convertible Promissory Notes. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
2020 Convertible Promissory Notes3 ÷ = × × (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 2020 Convertible Promissory Notes. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
2020 Convertible Promissory Notes3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 2020 Convertible Promissory Notes. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
2020 Convertible Promissory Notes3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 2020 Convertible Promissory Notes. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

DoorDash, 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
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McDonald’s Corp.
Starbucks Corp.

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

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 Margin

DoorDash, Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Revenue
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Airbnb Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
McDonald’s Corp.
Starbucks Corp.

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

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2024 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.