Economic Value Added (EVA)
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Economic value added or economic profit is the difference between revenues and costs,where costs include not only expenses, but also cost of capital.
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- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
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- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
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Economic Profit
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 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
= – × =
The financial data reflects several noteworthy trends over the five-year period under review.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The NOPAT exhibits moderate fluctuations, starting at $5,376 million in 2020 and increasing to $5,961 million in 2021. Thereafter, it decreases to $5,460 million in 2022 but rebounds to approximately the previous peak levels in 2023 and 2024, reaching $5,956 million and $5,978 million, respectively. This suggests a generally stable profitability with some volatility.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital remains relatively steady within a narrow range over the period. It begins at 13.33% in 2020, rising slightly to 13.66% in 2022, followed by a gradual decline to 12.98% by 2024. This slight downward trend may indicate improved capital market conditions or optimized financing strategies.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital shows a declining pattern from $49,130 million in 2020 to $47,332 million in 2022, indicating potential asset divestiture or efficiency measures. However, it rises again to $48,147 million in 2023 and significantly increases to $60,349 million in 2024, suggesting substantial investment or acquisition activities in the latest year.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit remains negative throughout the entire period, demonstrating a consistent value gap when considering the cost of capital. Despite some improvement in 2021 (-$509 million) and 2023 (-$558 million), the metric worsens markedly in 2022 (-$1,005 million) and declines sharply to -$1,854 million in 2024. This indicates that the returns generated on invested capital have not been sufficient to cover the company's cost of capital, especially in the most recent year.
Overall, while operating profits have remained relatively stable, increased invested capital combined with persistent economic losses highlights challenges in generating value above the required rate of return. The marked increase in invested capital in 2024 without a commensurate rise in NOPAT has led to a significant deterioration in economic profit, signaling potential risks related to recent investment decisions or asset management.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Honeywell International Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
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 allowances.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in customer advances and deferred income.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in obligations for product warranties and product performance guarantees.
5 Addition of increase (decrease) in repositioning reserves.
6 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Honeywell.
7 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
8 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest and other financial charges = Adjusted interest and other financial charges × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
9 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Honeywell.
10 2024 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
11 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
The financial data reveals the following trends for the analyzed period:
- Net Income Attributable
- The net income attributable to the entity showed a positive growth trend overall. Starting from approximately $4,779 million at the end of 2020, it increased to $5,542 million in 2021, reflecting a strong upward movement. However, there was a decline in 2022 to about $4,966 million, indicating a possible short-term setback or increased costs impacting profitability. The amount rebounded in 2023, reaching $5,658 million, and continued a slight increase into 2024, ending at $5,705 million. This pattern suggests resilience and recovery after the dip in 2022, with sustained profitability gains in the subsequent years.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT figures display a somewhat similar pattern to net income but overall maintain higher absolute values. The measure rose from $5,376 million in 2020 to $5,961 million in 2021, showing improvement in operations after tax considerations. A decrease occurred in 2022 to $5,460 million, mirroring the net income dip but with a less pronounced decline percentage-wise. Subsequently, NOPAT increased again to $5,956 million in 2023 and remained relatively stable into 2024 at $5,978 million. This trend indicates operational efficiency and effective tax management despite fluctuations, contributing to a steady NOPAT performance post-2022.
Overall, the data points to a company experiencing growth after 2020, facing a temporary decrease in 2022 in both net income and NOPAT, and then recovering with stable or increasing profitability through 2023 and 2024. The recovery phase suggests effective management responses to prior challenges, with consistent operational profit maintenance after tax effects considered.
Cash Operating Taxes
Honeywell International Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
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 analysis of the financial data reveals a fluctuating trend in tax-related expenses over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024.
- Tax Expense
- This item shows variability, with an initial increase from 1147 million US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 1625 million in 2021. Afterward, there was a decline to 1412 million in 2022, followed by a modest increase to 1487 million in 2023 and a slight decrease to 1473 million in 2024. Overall, the tax expense exhibits moderate fluctuations without a clear linear trend, suggesting changes in taxable income, tax rates, or tax planning strategies may have impacted this item.
- Cash Operating Taxes
- Cash operating taxes display a somewhat different pattern, with an increase from 1380 million in 2020 to a higher level of 1503 million in 2021. A further rise is noted in 2022 to 1654 million, followed by a decline to 1434 million in 2023. However, 2024 shows a significant increase to 1847 million, which is the highest value in the period analyzed. This suggests increased cash tax payments in the latest year, potentially due to changes in taxable income recognition, tax prepayments, or adjustments of prior tax obligations.
Comparing the two metrics, cash operating taxes consistently remain above the reported tax expense for most years, with the gap widening notably in 2024. This divergence may indicate timing differences between tax expense recognition in financial statements and actual cash tax outflows. The variability and the recent increase in cash operating taxes could signal changes in tax policy, effective tax rates, or operational results impacting tax liabilities.
Invested Capital
Honeywell International Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
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 customer advances and deferred income.
5 Addition of obligations for product warranties and product performance guarantees.
6 Addition of repositioning reserves.
7 Addition of equity equivalents to total Honeywell shareowners’ equity.
8 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
9 Subtraction of construction in progress.
10 Subtraction of available for sale investments.
The annual financial data reflects several significant trends concerning the company's debt levels, equity position, and overall invested capital.
- Total reported debt & leases
- There is a noticeable fluctuation in the total reported debt and leases over the five-year period. Starting from a relatively high level of 23,212 million USD at the end of 2020, the debt decreased to approximately 20,631 million USD in 2021 and remained fairly stable through 2022 at 20,537 million USD. In 2023, a slight increase to 21,536 million USD is observed. However, by the end of 2024, the debt surged markedly to 32,225 million USD, which represents a significant rise compared to previous years, indicating potential changes in financing strategy or increased borrowing.
- Total Honeywell shareowners’ equity
- The company's shareholders’ equity shows a more volatile but overall stable pattern. It initially increased from 17,549 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 18,569 million USD in 2021, followed by a decline to 16,697 million USD in 2022, and further down to a low of 15,856 million USD in 2023. By the end of 2024, equity recovered somewhat to 18,619 million USD, slightly surpassing the earlier peak. This fluctuation suggests periods of either retained earnings variation or equity adjustments, potentially influenced by market conditions and company performance.
- Invested capital
- The invested capital shows a gradual downward trend from 49,130 million USD in 2020 to a low of 47,332 million USD in 2022. It then moderately rebounds to 48,147 million USD in 2023 before exhibiting a substantial increase to 60,349 million USD in 2024. The sharp rise in invested capital in the final year correlates with the marked increase in debt, which may suggest the company has undertaken major investments financed predominantly through increased borrowing.
In summary, the data reveals that the company maintained relatively stable debt and equity figures between 2020 and 2023, with minor fluctuations. However, the year 2024 shows a pronounced increase in debt alongside a significant expansion in invested capital and a rebound in shareholder equity. These patterns may reflect strategic initiatives involving large-scale investments and changes in capital structure, indicating a more aggressive financial posture in the most recent year.
Cost of Capital
Honeywell International 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: 2024-12-31).
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: 2023-12-31).
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: 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: 2021-12-31).
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: 2020-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Honeywell International Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | ||||||
| RTX 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
- The economic profit exhibited a fluctuating yet overall negative trend throughout the analyzed period. Beginning with a substantial loss of $1,173 million in 2020, the deficit lessened to $509 million in 2021, indicating an improvement. However, the economic profit reverted to deeper negative territory in the following years, reaching losses of $1,005 million in 2022 and $558 million in 2023. The year 2024 saw a significant deterioration with economic profit plummeting to a loss of $1,854 million, representing the worst performance in the given timeframe.
- Invested Capital
- The invested capital showed relative stability with minor fluctuations from 2020 to 2023, ranging between approximately $47.3 billion and $49.1 billion. Notably, in 2024, there was a marked increase in capital invested, rising sharply to $60.3 billion. This suggests a strategic expansion or increased resource deployment during the latest period.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio consistently remained negative, indicating that the returns on invested capital were below the cost of capital each year. Specifically, the ratio improved from -2.39% in 2020 to -1.05% in 2021, suggesting enhanced efficiency or profitability. Nevertheless, the ratio deteriorated again in 2022 and 2023, holding at -2.12% and -1.16% respectively. The steepest decline occurred in 2024, dropping to -3.07%, which aligns with the significant economic profit loss observed that year.
- Summary
- Overall, the financial metrics indicate persistent challenges in generating positive economic profit, despite fluctuations in invested capital and spread ratio. The temporary improvements in 2021 and 2023 were not sustained, with 2024 reflecting a marked worsening in economic performance. The surge in invested capital in 2024, coupled with a deeper negative spread ratio and economic profit, may reflect increased investment efforts that did not translate into immediate profitability. This scenario necessitates a deeper assessment of capital efficiency and strategic initiatives moving forward.
Economic Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Add: Increase (decrease) in customer advances and deferred income | ||||||
| Adjusted net sales | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | ||||||
| RTX 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 ÷ Adjusted net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals several notable trends in company performance over the five-year period.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit has consistently remained negative throughout the entire period, indicating challenges in generating returns above the cost of capital. The largest negative value was observed in the most recent year, with a significant decline to -1,854 million US dollars. This represents a marked deterioration compared to the previous years. Despite some fluctuations, the overall trend suggests increasing economic losses, with the smallest loss occurring in 2021 at -509 million US dollars.
- Adjusted Net Sales
- Adjusted net sales have exhibited a steady upward trajectory throughout the five years. Starting from approximately 33.1 billion US dollars in 2020, sales have progressively increased each year, reaching about 38.5 billion US dollars in the latest period. This steady growth suggests successful revenue generation and market expansion or pricing power, despite the ongoing economic profit challenges.
- Economic Profit Margin
- The economic profit margin, expressed as a percentage, mirrors the trend observed in economic profit, remaining negative in all years. The margin reached its least negative point in 2021 at -1.47%, indicating relatively improved efficiency or profitability during that year. However, it subsequently worsened, especially in 2024, where it declined sharply to -4.81%. This deteriorating margin further highlights growing inefficiencies or increasing costs relative to sales.
In summary, while the company has demonstrated consistent growth in adjusted net sales, its economic profitability has deteriorated, reflecting increasing economic losses and worsening profit margins over the analyzed timeframe. This divergence suggests that higher revenues have not translated into improved economic profitability, potentially due to higher operating costs, capital costs, or other inefficiencies impacting value creation.