Stock Analysis on Net

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)

Analysis of Income Taxes

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Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Micron Technology Inc., income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
U.S. federal 82 5 65 42 20 36
State 1 1 1 1 2 2
Foreign 333 178 528 370 148 319
Current 416 184 594 413 170 357
U.S. federal (18) 84 166 9 (39) 146
State 225 (28) (23) (91)
Foreign 53 (91) (97) 172 281
Deferred 35 (7) 294 (19) 110 336
Income tax provision 451 177 888 394 280 693

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

Item Description The company
Current Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Micron Technology Inc. current decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then increased from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.
Deferred Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Micron Technology Inc. deferred decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly increased from 2023 to 2024.
Income tax provision Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Micron Technology Inc. income tax provision decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly increased from 2023 to 2024.

Effective Income Tax Rate (EITR)

Micron Technology Inc., effective income tax rate (EITR) reconciliation

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
U.S. federal income tax statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
U.S. tax on foreign operations 0.60% 0.10% 3.40% 3.60% 0.50% 4.60%
Change in valuation allowance 4.80% -0.90% 2.50% -0.90% 0.70% 0.60%
Change in unrecognized tax benefits 3.30% -0.50% 0.70% 3.80% 1.10% 0.80%
Foreign tax rate differential 17.20% -22.80% -16.70% -15.30% -8.50% -14.10%
Research and development tax credits -6.10% 0.80% -0.70% -2.00% -2.10% -1.70%
State taxes, net of federal benefit -1.00% 0.70% 0.00% -0.90% -0.80% -1.40%
Debt premium deductions 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -2.10% 0.00% 0.00%
Other -3.40% -1.50% -0.90% -0.90% -2.50% -0.10%
Effective income tax rate, before the Tax Act 36.40% -3.10% 9.30% 6.30% 9.40% 9.70%
Repatriation Tax related to the Tax Act 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.10%
Effective income tax rate 36.40% -3.10% 9.30% 6.30% 9.40% 9.80%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

Item Description The company
Effective income tax rate, before the Tax Act Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Micron Technology Inc. effective income tax rate, before the Tax Act decreased from 2022 to 2023 but then increased from 2023 to 2024 exceeding 2022 level.

Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Micron Technology Inc., components of deferred tax assets and liabilities

US$ in millions

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 1,050 1,112 796 783 912 1,045
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits 182 39 157 206 176 122
Operating lease liabilities 175 135 138 109 114
Inventories 4 52 77
Property, plant, and equipment 44 37 80
Other 59 75 142 115 91 110
Gross deferred tax assets 1,470 1,413 1,354 1,250 1,293 1,357
Valuation allowance (593) (528) (471) (233) (294) (277)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 877 885 883 1,017 999 1,080
Right-of-use assets (152) (115) (126) (90) (95)
Product and process technology (12) (57) (138)
Property, plant, and equipment (194) (31) (50)
Other (70) (100) (68) (143) (99) (109)
Deferred tax liabilities (416) (246) (194) (245) (301) (247)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) 461 639 689 772 698 833

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

Item Description The company
Gross deferred tax assets Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Micron Technology Inc. gross deferred tax assets increased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Micron Technology Inc. deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance increased from 2022 to 2023 but then decreased significantly from 2023 to 2024.
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) Amount, after allocation of valuation allowances and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, without jurisdictional netting. Micron Technology Inc. net deferred tax assets (liabilities) decreased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities, Classification

Micron Technology Inc., deferred tax assets and liabilities, classification

US$ in millions

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
Deferred tax assets 520 756 702 782 707 837
Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other noncurrent liabilities) 59 117 13 10 9 4

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

Item Description The company
Deferred tax assets Amount, after allocation of valuation allowances and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, with jurisdictional netting and classified as noncurrent. Micron Technology Inc. deferred tax assets increased from 2022 to 2023 but then decreased significantly from 2023 to 2024.
Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other noncurrent liabilities) Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences, with jurisdictional netting and classified as noncurrent. Micron Technology Inc. deferred tax liabilities (included in Other noncurrent liabilities) increased from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly decreased from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.

Adjustments to Financial Statements: Removal of Deferred Taxes

Micron Technology Inc., adjustments to financial statements

US$ in millions

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
Adjustment to Total Assets
Total assets (as reported) 69,416 64,254 66,283 58,849 53,678 48,887
Less: Noncurrent deferred tax assets, net 520 756 702 782 707 837
Total assets (adjusted) 68,896 63,498 65,581 58,067 52,971 48,050
Adjustment to Total Liabilities
Total liabilities (as reported) 24,285 20,134 16,376 14,916 14,682 12,019
Less: Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net 59 117 13 10 9 4
Total liabilities (adjusted) 24,226 20,017 16,363 14,906 14,673 12,015
Adjustment to Total Micron Shareholders’ Equity
Total Micron shareholders’ equity (as reported) 45,131 44,120 49,907 43,933 38,996 35,881
Less: Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) 461 639 689 772 698 833
Total Micron shareholders’ equity (adjusted) 44,670 43,481 49,218 43,161 38,298 35,048
Adjustment to Net Income (loss) Attributable To Micron
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron (as reported) 778 (5,833) 8,687 5,861 2,687 6,313
Add: Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 35 (7) 294 (19) 110 336
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron (adjusted) 813 (5,840) 8,981 5,842 2,797 6,649

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).


Micron Technology Inc., Financial Data: Reported vs. Adjusted


Adjusted Financial Ratios: Removal of Deferred Taxes (Summary)

Micron Technology Inc., adjusted financial ratios

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
Net Profit Margin
Reported net profit margin 3.10% -37.54% 28.24% 21.16% 12.54% 26.97%
Adjusted net profit margin 3.24% -37.58% 29.20% 21.09% 13.05% 28.41%
Total Asset Turnover
Reported total asset turnover 0.36 0.24 0.46 0.47 0.40 0.48
Adjusted total asset turnover 0.36 0.24 0.47 0.48 0.40 0.49
Financial Leverage
Reported financial leverage 1.54 1.46 1.33 1.34 1.38 1.36
Adjusted financial leverage 1.54 1.46 1.33 1.35 1.38 1.37
Return on Equity (ROE)
Reported ROE 1.72% -13.22% 17.41% 13.34% 6.89% 17.59%
Adjusted ROE 1.82% -13.43% 18.25% 13.54% 7.30% 18.97%
Return on Assets (ROA)
Reported ROA 1.12% -9.08% 13.11% 9.96% 5.01% 12.91%
Adjusted ROA 1.18% -9.20% 13.69% 10.06% 5.28% 13.84%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

Financial ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.
Adjusted total asset turnover An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted total asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.
Adjusted financial leverage A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity.
Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income.
Micron Technology Inc. adjusted financial leverage ratio increased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders’ equity. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024.

Micron Technology Inc., Financial Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted


Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron 778 (5,833) 8,687 5,861 2,687 6,313
Revenue 25,111 15,540 30,758 27,705 21,435 23,406
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 3.10% -37.54% 28.24% 21.16% 12.54% 26.97%
Adjusted for Deferred Taxes
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron 813 (5,840) 8,981 5,842 2,797 6,649
Revenue 25,111 15,540 30,758 27,705 21,435 23,406
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted net profit margin2 3.24% -37.58% 29.20% 21.09% 13.05% 28.41%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

2024 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Revenue
= 100 × 778 ÷ 25,111 = 3.10%

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Revenue
= 100 × 813 ÷ 25,111 = 3.24%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.

Adjusted Total Asset Turnover

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 25,111 15,540 30,758 27,705 21,435 23,406
Total assets 69,416 64,254 66,283 58,849 53,678 48,887
Activity Ratio
Total asset turnover1 0.36 0.24 0.46 0.47 0.40 0.48
Adjusted for Deferred Taxes
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Revenue 25,111 15,540 30,758 27,705 21,435 23,406
Adjusted total assets 68,896 63,498 65,581 58,067 52,971 48,050
Activity Ratio
Adjusted total asset turnover2 0.36 0.24 0.47 0.48 0.40 0.49

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

2024 Calculations

1 Total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Total assets
= 25,111 ÷ 69,416 = 0.36

2 Adjusted total asset turnover = Revenue ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 25,111 ÷ 68,896 = 0.36

Activity ratio Description The company
Adjusted total asset turnover An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted total asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then improved from 2023 to 2024 not reaching 2022 level.

Adjusted Financial Leverage

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Total assets 69,416 64,254 66,283 58,849 53,678 48,887
Total Micron shareholders’ equity 45,131 44,120 49,907 43,933 38,996 35,881
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1 1.54 1.46 1.33 1.34 1.38 1.36
Adjusted for Deferred Taxes
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted total assets 68,896 63,498 65,581 58,067 52,971 48,050
Adjusted total Micron shareholders’ equity 44,670 43,481 49,218 43,161 38,298 35,048
Solvency Ratio
Adjusted financial leverage2 1.54 1.46 1.33 1.35 1.38 1.37

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

2024 Calculations

1 Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total Micron shareholders’ equity
= 69,416 ÷ 45,131 = 1.54

2 Adjusted financial leverage = Adjusted total assets ÷ Adjusted total Micron shareholders’ equity
= 68,896 ÷ 44,670 = 1.54

Solvency ratio Description The company
Adjusted financial leverage A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity.
Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income.
Micron Technology Inc. adjusted financial leverage ratio increased from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024.

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron 778 (5,833) 8,687 5,861 2,687 6,313
Total Micron shareholders’ equity 45,131 44,120 49,907 43,933 38,996 35,881
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 1.72% -13.22% 17.41% 13.34% 6.89% 17.59%
Adjusted for Deferred Taxes
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron 813 (5,840) 8,981 5,842 2,797 6,649
Adjusted total Micron shareholders’ equity 44,670 43,481 49,218 43,161 38,298 35,048
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROE2 1.82% -13.43% 18.25% 13.54% 7.30% 18.97%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

2024 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Total Micron shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 778 ÷ 45,131 = 1.72%

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Adjusted total Micron shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 813 ÷ 44,670 = 1.82%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders’ equity. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024.

Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2021 Sep 3, 2020 Aug 29, 2019
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron 778 (5,833) 8,687 5,861 2,687 6,313
Total assets 69,416 64,254 66,283 58,849 53,678 48,887
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 1.12% -9.08% 13.11% 9.96% 5.01% 12.91%
Adjusted for Deferred Taxes
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron 813 (5,840) 8,981 5,842 2,797 6,649
Adjusted total assets 68,896 63,498 65,581 58,067 52,971 48,050
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROA2 1.18% -9.20% 13.69% 10.06% 5.28% 13.84%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29).

2024 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 778 ÷ 69,416 = 1.12%

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Micron ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 100 × 813 ÷ 68,896 = 1.18%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. Micron Technology Inc. adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024.