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Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:MNST)

$22.49

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Economic Profit

Monster Beverage Corp., economic profit calculation

US$ in thousands

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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
= × =


Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The NOPAT shows a general upward trend over the five-year period. It increased from 1,081,692 thousand USD in 2019 to 1,380,324 thousand USD in 2021, reflecting strong profitability growth. However, there was a noticeable decline in 2022 to 1,225,215 thousand USD, followed by a significant rebound in 2023 reaching 1,640,309 thousand USD, the highest value within the period analyzed.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained constant at 12.06% throughout the entire five-year period. This stability suggests no changes in the company's weighted average cost of capital, facilitating consistent comparison of profitability and invested capital over time.
Invested Capital
Invested capital steadily increased each year, rising from 3,936,622 thousand USD in 2019 to 7,284,194 thousand USD in 2023. This increase demonstrates expanding investment by the company, growing its asset base and operational capacity. The growth accelerated notably between 2021 and 2023, indicating substantial capital deployment during recent years.
Economic Profit
Economic profit, which represents value creation after accounting for the cost of capital, generally followed an increasing pattern from 607,115 thousand USD in 2019 to 795,908 thousand USD in 2021. A decline to 524,036 thousand USD was observed in 2022, paralleling the dip in NOPAT. In 2023, economic profit recovered to 762,184 thousand USD. Despite fluctuations, the company maintained positive economic profit throughout, indicating consistent creation of shareholder value beyond the cost of capital.
Overall Insights
The data reflects a company with strong and growing operational profitability and investment activity over the period examined. The dip in both NOPAT and economic profit in 2022 may suggest temporary challenges or external factors impacting performance that year. However, the robust recovery in 2023 highlights resilience and effective management. The steady cost of capital provides a stable benchmark to assess increasing economic profit, reinforcing the conclusion of sustained value creation despite rising invested capital.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Monster Beverage Corp., NOPAT calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and cash discounts2
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue3
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4
Interest on finance lease liabilities
Interest expense, operating lease liability5
Adjusted interest on finance lease liabilities
Tax benefit of interest on finance lease liabilities6
Adjusted interest on finance lease liabilities, after taxes7
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 allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and cash discounts.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in deferred revenue.

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

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

6 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest on finance lease liabilities = Adjusted interest on finance lease liabilities × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income.


The financial data reveals notable trends in profitability over the five-year period ending December 31, 2023. Both net income and net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) exhibit fluctuations, with discernible variations that suggest changes in operational efficiency and overall profitability.

Net Income
Net income increased significantly from approximately 1.11 billion USD in 2019 to a peak of about 1.41 billion USD in 2020. This increase was followed by a slight decline to roughly 1.38 billion USD in 2021, then a more pronounced decrease to approximately 1.19 billion USD in 2022. However, net income rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching the highest value in the period, approximately 1.63 billion USD. This trajectory indicates periods of both growth and contraction, with a robust recovery in the latest year.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT shows a similar pattern to net income but with slightly different magnitudes. It rose from about 1.08 billion USD in 2019 to approximately 1.24 billion USD in 2020, continuing to increase to about 1.38 billion USD in 2021. However, it then declined to approximately 1.23 billion USD in 2022 before surging to its highest level of approximately 1.64 billion USD in 2023. This pattern of growth, decline, and subsequent recovery parallels the net income trend, reflecting operational profitability dynamics.

Overall, the data suggests that while there were challenges in 2021 and 2022, the company managed to overcome these setbacks by improving profitability significantly in 2023. The alignment between net income and NOPAT trends supports the interpretation that improvements in core operations and tax management contributed to the strong financial performance in the final year presented.


Cash Operating Taxes

Monster Beverage Corp., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Provision for income taxes
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest on finance lease liabilities
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 analysis of the financial data over the five-year period reveals fluctuations and trends in the provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes.

Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes began at $308,127 thousand at the end of 2019. There was a decline in 2020 to $216,563 thousand, indicating a significant reduction in tax provisions for that year. This was followed by a sharp increase to $423,944 thousand in 2021, nearly doubling from 2020. The value slightly decreased to $380,340 thousand in 2022 but rose again to $437,494 thousand by the end of 2023. Overall, the provision shows volatility with an upward trend after 2020, suggesting changing profitability or tax strategy impacts during the period.
Cash Operating Taxes
Cash operating taxes rose from $311,101 thousand in 2019 to a peak of $399,574 thousand in 2021. After the peak, cash taxes decreased substantially to $335,159 thousand in 2022. The following year, 2023, saw cash operating taxes increase again to $407,458 thousand, the highest in the five-year period. This pattern indicates some variability year over year but an overall growth trend in actual cash taxes paid, despite the fluctuations.

In summary, both provisions for income taxes and cash operating taxes demonstrate variability over the period, with an overall upward trajectory after the dip in 2020. The divergence between provision and cash taxes in certain years points to timing differences or adjustments in tax liabilities and payments. These dynamics highlight the company’s changing tax expense environment and potential shifts in earnings or tax strategies across the analyzed timeframe.


Invested Capital

Monster Beverage Corp., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in thousands

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Current finance lease liabilities
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and cash discounts3
Deferred revenue4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Adjusted stockholders’ equity
Assets under construction7
Investments, available-for-sale8
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 assets under construction.

8 Subtraction of investments, available-for-sale.


The financial data reveals notable trends in the company's capital structure and equity position over the given five-year period.

Total reported debt & leases
The total reported debt and leases exhibit a fluctuating upward trend. Initially, the debt decreases from $29,948 thousand in 2019 to $21,336 thousand in 2020, showing a reduction in financial obligations. However, from 2020 onward, the debt burden increases consistently, reaching $66,015 thousand by the end of 2023. This represents more than a doubling from the 2019 level, indicating a rising reliance on debt financing or lease obligations in recent years.
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders’ equity demonstrates continuous and substantial growth throughout the period. It rises from approximately $4,171,281 thousand in 2019 to $8,228,744 thousand in 2023. This nearly doubles the equity base, suggesting strong retained earnings, potential equity infusions, or value appreciation over time, reflecting a solid and expanding capital foundation for the company.
Invested capital
Invested capital also shows a consistent upward trajectory, increasing from $3,936,622 thousand in 2019 to $7,284,194 thousand in 2023. The growth in invested capital aligns with the growth in equity and rising debt levels, which indicates the company’s expansion efforts or reinvestment strategies. This suggests the company has increased its resources deployed in operations or assets, supporting ongoing business growth.

Overall, the data displays a pattern of expanding financial scale with increasing equity and invested capital, accompanied by a significant rise in debt and lease obligations in recent years. The upward trends in both equity and debt signify an aggressive growth strategy, leveraging both internal funds and external financing. While the equity growth reassures financial stability, the marked increase in debt from 2021 to 2023 may warrant attention regarding leverage and associated risks moving forward.


Cost of Capital

Monster Beverage Corp., cost of capital calculations

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

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Finance lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

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

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Finance lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

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

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Finance lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

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

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Finance lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

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

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

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Finance lease liabilities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Monster Beverage Corp., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
PepsiCo Inc.
Philip Morris International 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.


Economic Profit
The economic profit demonstrates a generally upward trajectory over the five-year period, increasing from $607,115 thousand in 2019 to $762,184 thousand in 2023. Notably, there was a peak in 2021 at $795,908 thousand, followed by a decline in 2022 to $524,036 thousand, after which it rose again in 2023. This fluctuation suggests a temporary decrease in profitability in 2022, which was subsequently recovered.
Invested Capital
Invested capital has shown a consistent increase throughout the period, rising steadily from $3,936,622 thousand in 2019 to $7,284,194 thousand in 2023. The growth rate appears to accelerate particularly from 2021 onwards, indicating increased capital investment or expansion activities by the company.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio started at 15.42% in 2019, followed by a slight increase to 16.54% in 2020, maintaining a similar level in 2021 at 16.4%. However, there is a marked decline in 2022 to 9.01%, with a moderate recovery to 10.46% in 2023. This pattern aligns with the trend in economic profit, reflecting lower returns on invested capital during 2022 and a partial rebound in the subsequent year.

Economic Profit Margin

Monster Beverage Corp., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1
 
Net sales
Add: Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
Adjusted net sales
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
PepsiCo Inc.
Philip Morris International 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 sales
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Economic Profit
The economic profit exhibited an overall increasing trend from 2019 to 2023, starting at 607,115 thousand US dollars and reaching 762,184 thousand US dollars by the end of 2023. Notably, there was a peak in 2021 at 795,908 thousand US dollars, followed by a decline in 2022 to 524,036 thousand US dollars before rebounding in 2023.
Adjusted Net Sales
Adjusted net sales showed consistent growth throughout the observed periods. Beginning at 4,176,256 thousand US dollars in 2019, the figure increased steadily each year, culminating in 7,119,081 thousand US dollars in 2023. This reflects a solid upward trajectory in sales performance over five years.
Economic Profit Margin
The economic profit margin fluctuated over the period. It increased from 14.54% in 2019 to 15.63% in 2020, then slightly decreased to 14.43% in 2021. A significant drop to 8.33% occurred in 2022, indicating reduced profitability relative to sales. Some recovery was observed in 2023, with the margin rising to 10.71%, yet it remained below the earlier years' levels.