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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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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Economic Profit
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in thousands
| 12 months ended: | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
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| 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 trajectory from 2020 to 2024 indicates a period of significant expansion in operational scale and capital investment, resulting in consistent positive economic profit. While there was a period of accelerated value creation peaking in 2022, subsequent years show a stabilization phase where increasing capital requirements have moderated the growth of economic profit.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- A strong upward trend is observed in NOPAT, which grew from 160,282 thousand US$ in 2020 to 456,676 thousand US$ by 2024. The most substantial increase occurred between 2021 and 2022, where profit grew by approximately 67.7%. A slight contraction was noted in 2023, followed by a recovery in 2024, suggesting a robust capacity to generate operating earnings despite market fluctuations.
- Invested Capital and Cost of Capital
- Invested capital experienced aggressive growth, increasing from 635,280 thousand US$ in 2020 to 1,689,877 thousand US$ in 2024. A particularly sharp escalation is evident between 2021 and 2022, where the capital base nearly doubled. Throughout this period, the cost of capital remained remarkably stable, holding at 17.61% for four consecutive years before a marginal decrease to 17.60% in 2024.
- Economic Profit Analysis
- Economic profit remained positive throughout the analyzed period, indicating that the entity consistently generated returns in excess of its cost of capital. Profitability peaked in 2022 at 199,778 thousand US$. However, a decline occurred in 2023, dropping to 149,642 thousand US$. This decline is attributed to the divergence between NOPAT, which dipped slightly, and invested capital, which continued to rise, thereby increasing the total capital charge. By 2024, economic profit began a recovery trend, reaching 159,200 thousand US$, as NOPAT growth resumed.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in thousands
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 warranty reserves.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income.
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.
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
- The net income shows a strong upward trend from 2020 to 2024. Starting at 164,375 thousand US dollars in 2020, it increased significantly to 242,023 thousand in 2021, and then nearly doubled to 437,672 thousand in 2022. A slight decline occurred in 2023 to 427,374 thousand, followed by a substantial jump to 1,786,700 thousand in 2024. This indicates not only robust growth but also notable volatility, especially the sharp rise in 2024.
- Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)
- The NOPAT exhibits generally consistent growth with a slight dip in the trend in 2023. The value increased from 160,282 thousand in 2020 to 248,394 thousand in 2021, then further to 416,610 thousand in 2022. It decreased marginally to 409,452 thousand in 2023, before increasing again to 456,676 thousand in 2024. While growth is evident, the increase is more moderate compared to net income, especially in the latest year.
- Comparative insights
- When comparing net income and NOPAT, net income shows higher volatility and more pronounced growth, particularly in 2024, whereas NOPAT demonstrates steadier progress with less sharp fluctuations. The divergence suggests factors impacting net income beyond operating profitability, such as non-operating income or expenses, might be significantly influencing results in the latest period.
Cash Operating Taxes
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in thousands
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 reveals notable fluctuations in the income tax-related expenses over the five-year period. The net income tax expense shows a general upward trend from 2020 through 2022, rising from 4,967 thousand US dollars in 2020 to 87,265 thousand US dollars in 2022. However, this is followed by a decline to 78,467 thousand US dollars in 2023 and a significant reversal to a net benefit of -1,213,788 thousand US dollars in 2024, indicating a substantial tax benefit or credit in the latter year.
In contrast, cash operating taxes exhibit a different pattern. From 2020 to 2022, there is a marked increase from 4,486 thousand US dollars to 97,226 thousand US dollars. This is followed by a decrease to 66,188 thousand US dollars in 2023, after which cash operating taxes rise again to 78,589 thousand US dollars in 2024. Unlike the net income tax expense, cash operating taxes remain positive throughout the period, indicating consistent cash outflows related to tax payments.
The divergence between net income tax expense and cash operating taxes, especially evident in 2024, suggests significant non-cash tax adjustments or deferred tax impacts during that year. The large negative net income tax expense implies tax benefits recognized on the income statement that do not correspond to actual cash tax payments, as cash operating taxes remain positive. This could be indicative of tax credits, deferred tax assets, or other tax planning effects influencing the reporting of tax expenses.
Invested Capital
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in thousands
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 warranty reserves.
4 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.
5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
6 Subtraction of construction in progress.
7 Subtraction of debt investments.
- Total reported debt & leases
- The total reported debt and lease obligations exhibited fluctuations over the five-year period. The amount increased from 3,099 thousand USD at the end of 2020 to 5,807 thousand USD by the end of 2021, indicating a notable rise. This was followed by a decline to 3,797 thousand USD in 2022. Subsequently, debt levels increased again, reaching 7,868 thousand USD in 2023 and significantly rising to 15,793 thousand USD by the end of 2024. Overall, the trend shows increasing leverage with intermittent reductions.
- Stockholders’ equity
- Stockholders' equity demonstrated consistent and strong growth throughout the observed period. Starting at 966,587 thousand USD in 2020, equity increased steadily each year: reaching 1,243,985 thousand USD in 2021, 1,668,602 thousand USD in 2022, 2,049,939 thousand USD in 2023, and culminating at 3,145,767 thousand USD in 2024. This upward trend reflects ongoing accumulation of retained earnings or equity injections, contributing to a stronger capital base.
- Invested capital
- Invested capital showed a generally increasing pattern as well, though with more variability compared to equity. The value started at 635,280 thousand USD in 2020 and grew modestly to 683,433 thousand USD in 2021. Between 2021 and 2022, invested capital nearly doubled to 1,231,421 thousand USD, indicating significant capital deployment or acquisition. Growth continued in the following years but at a slower pace, reaching 1,475,541 thousand USD by 2023 and 1,689,877 thousand USD in 2024. This suggests progressive expansion of the company's capital assets or operational investment over time.
Cost of Capital
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Operating lease liability3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
Economic Spread Ratio
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Intel Corp. | ||||||
| KLA Corp. | ||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | ||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | ||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | ||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | ||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | ||||||
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.
The financial trajectory between 2020 and 2024 is characterized by a substantial expansion of the capital base accompanied by fluctuating economic profitability. While total invested capital has grown consistently throughout the period, the efficiency of this capital in generating value above the cost of capital peaked in 2021 and has since experienced a steady decline.
- Invested Capital Expansion
- Invested capital grew from 635,280 thousand dollars in 2020 to 1,689,877 thousand dollars by 2024. A significant acceleration in capital deployment occurred between 2021 and 2022, where the invested capital increased by approximately 80%, indicating a period of aggressive growth or asset acquisition.
- Economic Profit Performance
- Economic profit showed a strong upward trend in the early part of the period, rising from 48,420 thousand dollars in 2020 to a peak of 199,778 thousand dollars in 2022. A contraction followed in 2023, with profit decreasing to 149,642 thousand dollars, before a slight recovery to 159,200 thousand dollars was recorded in 2024.
- Economic Spread Ratio Compression
- The economic spread ratio experienced a sharp increase from 7.62% in 2020 to a maximum of 18.74% in 2021. Following this peak, a consistent downward trend is observed, with the ratio falling to 16.22% in 2022, 10.14% in 2023, and 9.42% in 2024. This decline suggests that while the company continues to generate positive economic profit, the incremental returns on new invested capital are diminishing relative to the overall cost of capital.
Economic Profit Margin
Monolithic Power Systems Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Revenue | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | ||||||
| Broadcom Inc. | ||||||
| Intel Corp. | ||||||
| KLA Corp. | ||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | ||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | ||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | ||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | ||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | ||||||
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.
Between 2020 and 2024, a divergent trend emerged between the expansion of top-line revenue and the efficiency of economic profit generation. While revenue experienced consistent growth throughout the period, the economic profit margin peaked in 2022 before entering a period of contraction.
- Revenue Performance
- A sustained upward trajectory is evident in total revenue, which increased from 844,452 thousand US dollars in 2020 to 2,207,100 thousand US dollars in 2024. This indicates a continuous expansion of market scale over the five-year window.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit exhibited significant volatility, rising sharply from 48,420 thousand US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 199,778 thousand US dollars in 2022. A subsequent decline was noted in 2023, falling to 149,642 thousand US dollars, followed by a moderate recovery to 159,200 thousand US dollars in 2024.
- Economic Profit Margin Dynamics
- The economic profit margin grew from 5.73% in 2020 to a maximum of 11.13% in 2022. However, the margin declined to 8.22% in 2023 and further to 7.21% in 2024. This downward trend in the margin, occurring concurrently with revenue growth, suggests that economic profit is not scaling proportionally with revenue, indicating a reduction in capital efficiency relative to sales volume in the latter part of the period.