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Stock Analysis on Net

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA)

$22.49

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Moderna Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2023 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


The economic profit trajectory from 2019 to 2023 reflects a period of extreme volatility, characterized by a rapid ascent to significant value creation followed by a sharp decline into value destruction.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
A significant reversal in profitability is observed over the five-year period. After starting at negative 605 million USD in 2019, NOPAT peaked at 14,737 million USD in 2021. This peak was followed by a steep decline to 3,520 million USD in 2022 and a return to a negative position of 5,414 million USD by the end of 2023.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained remarkably stable throughout the analyzed timeframe, fluctuating narrowly between 25.32% and 25.95%. This consistently high hurdle rate indicates a stringent requirement for returns on invested capital to achieve positive economic value.
Invested Capital
Invested capital experienced a rapid expansion from 481 million USD in 2019 to a peak of 10,693 million USD in 2021. Subsequently, a contraction phase occurred, with invested capital decreasing to 5,263 million USD by 2023, suggesting a reduction in the capital base following the peak expansion.
Economic Profit
Economic profit mirrored the volatility of NOPAT, transitioning from value destruction in 2019 (negative 729 million USD) to substantial value creation, which peaked at 11,993 million USD in 2021. However, the trend reversed sharply, resulting in a significant economic loss of 6,746 million USD in 2023, indicating that the operating profit was insufficient to cover the high cost of capital employed during that period.


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Moderna Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (loss)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in wholesalers chargebacks, discounts and fees2
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue3
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability5
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense6
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes7
(Gain) loss on marketable securities
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income8
Investment income, after taxes9
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in wholesalers chargebacks, discounts and fees.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in deferred revenue.

4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income (loss).

5 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

6 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income (loss).

8 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


The financial data reveals significant fluctuations in the company's profitability over the five-year period. The net income (loss) experienced a substantial improvement from 2019 to 2021, transitioning from negative figures in 2019 and 2020 to a strong positive net income in 2021. This peak was followed by a decline in 2022 and a return to negative net income in 2023.

Similarly, the net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) reflects this volatility. In 2019, the NOPAT was negative but shifted to a positive value in 2020, with a remarkable increase reaching its highest point in 2021. After peaking, there was a steep decline in 2022 and further deterioration in 2023, resulting in negative NOPAT.

Net Income (Loss) Trend
From a loss of $514 million in 2019 worsening to a loss of $747 million in 2020, the company reversed its fortunes dramatically in 2021, generating a net income of $12,202 million. This profit decreased to $8,362 million in 2022 and swung back to a loss of $4,714 million in 2023.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) Trend
Consistent with net income, NOPAT started negative at -$605 million in 2019, rose sharply to $3,091 million in 2020, then peaked at $14,737 million in 2021. The metric then declined to $3,520 million in 2022 and further dropped to -$5,414 million by 2023, displaying high volatility and indicating challenges in operational profitability towards the end of the period.
Overall Insight
The data demonstrates a peak in financial performance in 2021, followed by notable declines in subsequent years. The sharp swings between profit and loss suggest potential external or internal factors influencing operational efficiency and market conditions. The negative results in 2023 highlight recent financial challenges and may warrant further investigation into cost structures, revenue streams, or market dynamics.


Cash Operating Taxes

Moderna Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
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: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).


The financial data exhibits notable fluctuations in the provision for income taxes as well as cash operating taxes over the five-year period.

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

There is a clear upward trend from 2019 through 2022, starting with a benefit of US$ -1 million in 2019, rising to a modest provision of US$ 3 million in 2020, and then surging significantly to US$ 1,083 million in 2021 and further to US$ 1,213 million in 2022. However, in 2023, the provision decreased to US$ 772 million, indicating a partial reversal from the previous two years but still remaining at a substantially higher level than in 2019 and 2020.

Cash operating taxes

The cash operating taxes similarly show variability with a negative outflow of US$ -4 million in 2019, followed by a small positive figure of US$ 1 million in 2020. Thereafter, there is a sharp increase to US$ 1,381 million in 2021 and US$ 1,763 million in 2022, mirroring the upward trend seen in the provision for income taxes. Notably, in 2023 the cash operating taxes turn negative again at US$ -191 million, which contrasts starkly with the two previous years and suggests unusual tax-related cash flows or adjustments.

Overall, both provisions for income taxes and cash operating taxes remain low in the initial years before escalating steeply during 2021 and 2022, likely reflecting increased taxable income or changes in tax rates or rules during that period. The drop in 2023 for both measures, especially the negative cash operating taxes, may warrant further investigation as it suggests atypical tax events or benefits impacting cash flows.



Invested Capital

Moderna Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Financing lease liabilities, current
Financing lease liabilities, non-current
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Wholesalers chargebacks, discounts and fees3
Deferred revenue4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Adjusted stockholders’ equity
Construction in progress7
Marketable securities8
Invested capital

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

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 deferred revenue.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

7 Subtraction of construction in progress.

8 Subtraction of marketable securities.


The financial data over the five-year period exhibit notable fluctuations in the key metrics of total reported debt and leases, stockholders' equity, and invested capital.

Total Reported Debt & Leases
The total reported debt and leases increased consistently each year from 2019 to 2023. Starting at US$136 million in 2019, it rose sharply to US$238 million in 2020 and then accelerated to US$916 million in 2021. The upward trend continued but at a moderated pace with values reaching US$1,200 million in 2022 and US$1,243 million in 2023. This pattern suggests a notable increase in leverage, especially between 2019 and 2021, followed by a stabilization at a higher debt level.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity showed a dramatic rise in 2021 after more moderate growth in the early years. Beginning at US$1,175 million in 2019, the equity more than doubled to US$2,561 million in 2020. It then surged to US$14,145 million in 2021 and continued to grow to US$19,123 million in 2022. However, in 2023, there was a significant decline to US$13,854 million. This peak followed by contraction indicates volatility in the company’s net assets, potentially reflecting market valuation changes or dividend payments.
Invested Capital
Invested capital experienced substantial volatility, showing an initial increase from US$481 million in 2019 to a peak of US$10,693 million in 2021. Following this peak, there was a sharp decline to US$7,126 million in 2022 and a further decrease to US$5,263 million in 2023. The sharp rise and subsequent decline suggest significant shifts in the company’s invested resources, which may be due to asset acquisitions or disposals, changes in working capital, or shifts in capital allocation strategies.

Overall, the data reveal a period of significant expansion in both debt and equity financing up to 2021 or 2022, followed by signs of retraction or adjustment in 2023. The increase in leverage alongside the rise in equity points to aggressive growth or investment phases, while the subsequent declines in equity and invested capital indicate possible strategic repositioning or market-related adjustments.



Cost of Capital

Moderna Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Financing lease liabilities3 ÷ = × × (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 Financing lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Financing lease liabilities3 ÷ = × × (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 Financing lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Financing lease liabilities3 ÷ = × × (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 Financing lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Financing lease liabilities3 ÷ = × × (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 Financing lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Financing lease liabilities3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Financing lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »



Economic Spread Ratio

Moderna 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
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2023 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial performance between 2019 and 2023 is characterized by extreme volatility, reflecting a rapid expansion followed by a significant contraction in economic value creation. The trajectory shows a distinct peak in 2021, with a subsequent reversal that led to substantial economic losses by the end of the period.

Economic Profit Trends
A sharp reversal in economic profit is observed over the five-year period. After starting with a deficit of 729 million USD in 2019, economic profit surged to a peak of 11,993 million USD in 2021. This growth was followed by a steep decline to 1,702 million USD in 2022 and a further collapse to a negative 6,746 million USD in 2023, indicating that the entity ceased generating value above its cost of capital in the final year.
Invested Capital Dynamics
Invested capital followed a similar growth and contraction cycle. Capital increased aggressively from 481 million USD in 2019 to a peak of 10,693 million USD in 2021. Following this peak, a steady reduction in invested capital occurred, falling to 7,126 million USD in 2022 and 5,263 million USD in 2023. The reduction in capital did not occur at a rate sufficient to offset the precipitous drop in economic profit.
Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
The economic spread ratio highlights the inefficiency of capital utilization in the final year of the period. The ratio shifted from -151.65% in 2019 to a high of 112.15% in 2021, signaling exceptional value creation relative to the capital employed. However, the ratio plummeted to 23.88% in 2022 and ended at -128.18% in 2023. This final negative spread indicates that the return on invested capital fell significantly below the cost of capital, mirroring the trend seen in the absolute economic profit figures.


Economic Profit Margin

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

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
 
Net product sales
Add: Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
Adjusted net product sales
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
AbbVie Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Danaher Corp.
Eli Lilly & Co.
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co. Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2023 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Adjusted net product sales
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial performance between 2019 and 2023 is characterized by an extreme cycle of expansion and subsequent contraction in economic value creation. The trajectory shows a rapid ascent to a peak in 2021, followed by a sharp decline that resulted in significant economic losses by the end of the period.

Economic Profit Trajectory
Economic profit transitioned from a deficit of 729 million USD in 2019 to a peak of 11,993 million USD in 2021. This growth represents a substantial period of value creation exceeding the cost of capital. However, this trend reversed sharply, with economic profit falling to 1,702 million USD in 2022 and collapsing to a deficit of 6,746 million USD in 2023.
Revenue Correlation
Adjusted net product sales mirrored the movement of economic profit. Sales grew from a negative position in 2019 to a high of 20,499 million USD in 2021. The subsequent contraction in sales to 4,611 million USD by 2023 correlates with the return to negative economic profit, suggesting that the current scale of operations is insufficient to cover the cost of capital.
Economic Profit Margin Analysis
The economic profit margin demonstrates extreme volatility. After reaching a maximum of 58.50% in 2021, the margin contracted to 11.92% in 2022. By 2023, the margin plummeted to -146.31%, indicating that the economic loss significantly exceeded the total adjusted net product sales for that year.