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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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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Economic Profit
Intel Corp., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 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
= – × =
The financial data exhibits significant trends and shifts over the five-year period analyzed. The net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) demonstrates a stark decline, starting from a substantial positive value and plunging into negative territory in the latter years. This decline indicates deteriorating operating profitability, with a particularly sharp negative turnaround beginning in the year ending December 31, 2022, and continuing to deepen through December 28, 2024.
The cost of capital shows a gradual decrease over the period. Beginning at 13.68% in 2020, it decreases to 11.65% by the end of 2024. This decline could suggest lower risk or borrowing costs associated with invested capital, potentially reflecting broader market conditions or changes in capital structure.
Invested capital exhibits steady growth, increasing from approximately $81.97 billion to $92.3 billion over the five-year span. This growth in invested capital despite falling profitability may indicate ongoing investments or acquisitions, or possibly higher asset or working capital requirements.
The economic profit metric sharply declines throughout the period, moving from a positive value of $11.75 billion in 2020 to a significantly negative $23.85 billion by 2024. This metric combines the effects of both profit and cost of capital, emphasizing the worsening value creation for the company. The progressive negative economic profit highlights the company’s decreasing ability to generate returns above its cost of capital, ultimately reflecting declining value generation over time.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- Strong decline from positive to negative values, signaling worsening operating profitability.
- Cost of Capital
- Gradual decline over five years, potentially indicating reduced financial risk or refinancing benefits.
- Invested Capital
- Consistent increase, suggesting sustained or growing investment despite profitability deterioration.
- Economic Profit
- Shift from substantial positive economic profit to deep negative territory, reflecting eroding value creation and returns below the cost of capital.
Overall, the data reveals a challenging financial performance characterized by declining operating profits and economic value, even as invested capital grows and the cost of capital decreases. This combination indicates a potential need for strategic reassessment to address declining profitability and enhance shareholder value creation.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Intel Corp., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
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 accrued restructuring balance.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income (loss) attributable to Intel.
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 Intel.
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.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Intel
- The net income attributable to the company demonstrates a declining trend over the observed five-year period. In 2020, net income was robust at 20,899 million US dollars, followed by a slight decline to 19,868 million in 2021. Subsequently, the net income sharply decreased to 8,014 million in 2022 and further declined to a marginal 1,689 million in 2023. The latest period, 2024, shows a significant shift with a reported net loss of 18,756 million US dollars, indicating considerable financial challenges during this year.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The NOPAT values depict a similar downward trajectory over the same timeline. The highest NOPAT figure was recorded in 2020 at 22,960 million US dollars. This declined moderately to 19,493 million in 2021, followed by a steeper drop to 3,672 million in 2022. In 2023, the company reported a negative NOPAT of 1,469 million, which further deteriorated to a negative 13,095 million in 2024. This trend points to declining operational profitability and indicates increasing operational inefficiencies or challenges.
- Overall Analysis
- Both net income and NOPAT exhibit a consistent decline throughout the period, culminating in losses by 2024. The transition from substantial profits in earlier years to losses in recent years suggests significant adverse developments in the company's financial performance. The negative figures in both metrics for the last two years highlight deteriorating profitability and may reflect increased costs, reduced revenues, or other operational difficulties. The gap between net income and NOPAT remains relatively consistent in direction, affirming that operating profitability issues are a key factor in the overall financial decline.
Cash Operating Taxes
Intel Corp., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
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).
The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in tax-related figures over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024. Two primary tax metrics are observed: the provision for (benefit from) taxes and cash operating taxes, both measured in millions of U.S. dollars.
- Provision for (benefit from) taxes
- In 2020, the provision was a positive value of $4,179 million, indicating a tax expense. This figure decreased significantly to $1,835 million in 2021, suggesting a reduction in tax expense. In the subsequent years, the provision turned negative, at -$249 million in 2022 and further to -$913 million in 2023, which reflects a tax benefit (or potential tax credits/refunds) recognized by the company during these periods. However, in 2024, there is a sharp reversal, with the provision rising dramatically to $8,023 million, representing a substantial tax expense increase compared to previous years.
- Cash operating taxes
- Cash operating taxes demonstrated a steady increase from $2,488 million in 2020 to $2,675 million in 2021. This upward trend accelerated in 2022, reaching $4,893 million, which is a significant increase. However, the amount decreased substantially in 2023 to $1,005 million, before rising again in 2024 to $1,916 million. These movements suggest variability in the actual cash taxes paid, which do not exactly mirror the trends observed in the provision for taxes. The divergence between provision and cash taxes particularly in 2022 and 2023 highlights potential timing differences or adjustments related to deferred tax assets/liabilities or tax planning strategies.
Overall, the data indicates volatility in tax expense recognition and cash taxes paid across the five years. The negative provisions in 2022 and 2023 contrast with the cash taxes paid, implying tax benefits recorded in the accounts that did not translate immediately into cash savings. The sharp increase in provision in 2024, alongside rising cash tax payments, may reflect changes in tax regulations, adjustments, or an increase in taxable income. The inconsistencies between provision and cash taxes underscore complexities in the tax treatment and possibly strategic tax management during this period.
Invested Capital
Intel Corp., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
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 accrued restructuring balance.
4 Addition of equity equivalents to total Intel 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 key trends pertaining to the company's debt, equity, and invested capital over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024.
- Total reported debt & leases
- This metric shows a consistent upward trend throughout the period. Starting at 36,928 million USD in 2020, it increased annually, reaching 50,471 million USD by 2024. The growth rate appears to accelerate particularly between 2022 and 2023, indicating increased leverage or obligations in recent years.
- Total Intel stockholders’ equity
- Stockholders’ equity also trended upward from 81,038 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 105,590 million USD in 2023. However, there is a noticeable decline in 2024, where equity decreased to 99,270 million USD. This dip after steady growth may suggest changes in retained earnings, dividend payments, share buybacks, or other equity-related activities impacting shareholders' net assets.
- Invested capital
- Invested capital rose more moderately compared to debt and equity. It increased from 81,967 million USD in 2020 to 92,296 million USD in 2024. While the upward movement is steady, the increments between years are smaller, and the curve flattens especially between 2022 and 2024, indicating stability or slower growth in capital investments relative to debt expansion.
In summary, the company's debt obligations have increased significantly, suggesting higher leverage or financing activities. While stockholders’ equity showed robust growth until 2023, a decline in 2024 raises questions about changes in capital structure or profitability. Invested capital growth is present but more restrained, reflecting cautious or stable investment in assets. These patterns collectively highlight a shift towards increased debt financing with potential impacts on shareholder value and capital deployment strategies.
Cost of Capital
Intel Corp., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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
Intel Corp., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 28, 2024 | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 25, 2021 | Dec 26, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | ||||||
| Broadcom Inc. | ||||||
| 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 demonstrates a declining trend over the analyzed periods. Starting at a positive value of 11,749 million US dollars in 2020, it decreases to 7,710 million in 2021, then shifts to negative figures from 2022 onward. The negative economic profit deepens significantly, reaching -23,850 million US dollars by 2024. This indicates the company has transitioned from generating economic value to experiencing substantial economic losses over the timeframe.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital shows a steady increase throughout the periods. The amount grows from 81,967 million US dollars in 2020 to 92,296 million by the end of 2024. This rise suggests that the company has continued to allocate or reinvest capital despite the declining economic profit, potentially aiming to support operations or future growth.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio, expressed in percentage terms, follows a pattern consistent with economic profit. Starting at a positive 14.33% in 2020, it declines sharply to 8.71% in 2021. Thereafter, it turns negative, reaching -25.84% in 2024. This key profitability measure reveals worsening returns relative to invested capital, indicating that the company’s cost of capital exceeds returns generated by its investments in the most recent years.
- Summary Insight
- The data reflects a challenging financial trajectory where economic profitability has deteriorated markedly over five years. Despite increasing capital investments, returns have diminished, resulting in negative economic profit and spread from 2022 onward. This suggests operational or market difficulties that may require strategic review to improve value creation and efficiency.
Economic Profit Margin
Intel Corp., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 28, 2024 | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 25, 2021 | Dec 26, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net revenue | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | ||||||
| Broadcom Inc. | ||||||
| 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.
- Net Revenue
- The company's net revenue exhibited a declining trend over the five-year period. Starting at 77,867 million USD in 2020, there was a minor increase to 79,024 million USD in 2021, followed by a consistent decrease in subsequent years to 63,054 million USD in 2022, 54,228 million USD in 2023, and finally 53,101 million USD in 2024. This indicates a significant reduction in sales or other revenue-generating activities, with a decline exceeding 30% from the peak in 2021 to 2024.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit showed a marked downward trajectory throughout the timeframe. Initially positive at 11,749 million USD in 2020, it decreased to 7,710 million USD in 2021. From 2022 onward, the economic profit turned negative, reaching -7,396 million USD and continuing to deteriorate to -13,678 million USD in 2023 and -23,850 million USD in 2024. This significant shift from profit to loss suggests increasing economic costs or declining operational efficiency.
- Economic Profit Margin
- The economic profit margin closely mirrored the trend observed in economic profit, reflecting worsening profitability. It started at a robust 15.09% in 2020, declined to 9.76% in 2021, and then dropped sharply into negative territory at -11.73% in 2022. The margin further decreased to -25.22% in 2023 and -44.92% in 2024, highlighting increasingly poor profitability relative to revenue.
- Overall Analysis
- The data reveals a persistent decline in financial performance over the observed periods, with revenue decreasing and economic profitability worsening substantially. The turnaround from positive to negative economic profit and profit margins indicates challenges in maintaining profitable operations and suggests increased economic costs or inefficiencies. The substantial negative margins in the later years signal financial stress and potential concerns about sustainable profitability if current trends persist.