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Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:ODFL)

$22.49

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2022 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for uncollectible accounts2
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents3
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability4
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense5
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes6
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income7
Investment income, after taxes8
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance for uncollectible accounts.

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

4 2022 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2022 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 2022 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 displayed a consistent upward trend throughout the periods observed. Starting at 605,668 thousand USD in 2018, it showed a modest increase to 615,518 thousand USD in 2019. The growth rate accelerated in 2020, reaching 672,682 thousand USD. The largest increments occurred in the subsequent years, with net income rising significantly to 1,034,375 thousand USD in 2021 and further to 1,377,159 thousand USD in 2022. This pattern indicates robust profitability improvements over the five-year span.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT exhibited a generally increasing trend similar to net income, though with some fluctuations. In 2018, NOPAT stood at 664,318 thousand USD. The figure slightly declined in 2019 to 625,596 thousand USD, followed by a marginal increase in 2020 to 635,624 thousand USD, suggesting a period of stagnation or mild operational challenges. From 2020 onward, NOPAT experienced substantial growth, climbing to 1,069,664 thousand USD in 2021 and reaching 1,440,126 thousand USD in 2022. This growth trajectory reflects enhanced operational efficiency and profitability post-2020.
General Observations
The financial results reveal strong overall growth in both net income and NOPAT, with particularly notable expansions in the last two years. The rise in net income outpaces the earlier years’ increments significantly, paralleling the improvements in operational profit after taxes. The data suggests successful operational scaling or favorable market conditions contributing to elevated profitability. The slight dip in NOPAT between 2018 and 2019 did not adversely affect the long-term growth trend.

Cash Operating Taxes

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Provision for 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: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).


Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes exhibited a general upward trend over the five-year period. Starting at $209,845 thousand in 2018, the figure remained relatively stable in 2019 with a slight decrease to $208,431 thousand. From 2020 onwards, there was a noticeable increase each year, with the provision rising to $228,682 thousand in 2020, a more significant jump to $354,048 thousand in 2021, and reaching $464,190 thousand in 2022. This pattern suggests escalating taxable income or changes in tax rates, contributing to higher tax provisions.
Cash Operating Taxes
Cash operating taxes also followed an increasing trend across the period analyzed. Beginning at $152,350 thousand in 2018, there was a continuous rise each year, progressing to $194,492 thousand in 2019 and accelerating further to $270,585 thousand in 2020. The upward trend continued with $324,728 thousand in 2021 and peaked at $402,267 thousand in 2022. The steady annual growth indicates increased cash outflows related to taxes, which may reflect improved operational profitability or higher tax obligations.
Comparative Insights
Both provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes showed consistent growth, with cash operating taxes increasing at a slightly faster pace relative to the provision for income taxes in the early years. By 2022, the absolute difference between the two figures widened, with cash taxes amounting to $402,267 thousand compared to a tax provision of $464,190 thousand. This divergence highlights the company's growing tax payments in cash, which might impact liquidity, while the tax provision increase aligns with accounting recognition of income tax liabilities.

Invested Capital

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in thousands

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Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Shareholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for uncollectible accounts3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Adjusted shareholders’ equity
Short-term investments6
Invested capital

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

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 equity equivalents to shareholders’ equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of short-term investments.


Total Reported Debt & Leases

The total reported debt and leases exhibited a fluctuating trend over the five-year period. Initially, there was a decline from 127,153 thousand US dollars at the end of 2018 to 111,500 thousand US dollars in 2019. Subsequently, this figure increased substantially in 2020 to 206,231 thousand US dollars. From 2020 onward, the debt level slightly decreased, reaching 202,747 thousand US dollars in 2021 and further reducing to 198,063 thousand US dollars by the end of 2022. Overall, the debt level is significantly higher in 2022 compared to 2018, indicating an increase in leverage or financing obligations over the period despite some moderation after 2020.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity demonstrated consistent growth throughout the analyzed years. Starting from 2,680,483 thousand US dollars at the end of 2018, equity increased each year, reaching 3,065,717 thousand in 2019, 3,326,288 thousand in 2020, 3,679,807 thousand in 2021, and slightly decreasing to 3,652,917 thousand in 2022. This upward trend reflects a strengthening equity base, with only a minor dip in the final year that may warrant further investigation. The steady increase suggests accumulation of retained earnings or other equity enhancements over time.

Invested Capital

Invested capital rose consistently from 3,056,198 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 4,117,551 thousand US dollars in 2022. There was a modest increase from 2018 to 2019, reaching 3,453,801 thousand, followed by a slight decline in 2020 to 3,423,416 thousand. Post-2020, there was a notable rise, with invested capital hitting 3,881,401 thousand in 2021 and continuing up to 4,117,551 thousand in 2022. This overall upward trend in invested capital indicates expanding asset base or capital deployment, potentially supporting growth initiatives or operational scaling during the observed timeframe.


Cost of Capital

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current maturities3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt, including current maturities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current maturities3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt, including current maturities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current maturities3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt, including current maturities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current maturities3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt, including current maturities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt, including current maturities3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt, including current maturities. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
FedEx Corp.
Uber Technologies Inc.
Union Pacific Corp.
United Airlines Holdings Inc.
United Parcel Service Inc.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2022 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Economic Profit Margin

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1
Revenue from operations
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
FedEx Corp.
Uber Technologies Inc.
Union Pacific Corp.
United Airlines Holdings Inc.
United Parcel Service Inc.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2022 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenue from operations
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.