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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP)

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Economic Profit

PepsiCo Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

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
= × =


Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The net operating profit after taxes shows a general upward trend over the five-year period. Starting at 8,429 million USD in 2020, it increased to 10,978 million USD by 2024. There was a slight decrease observed in 2022 compared to the previous year; however, the overall trajectory remains positive, indicating improving operational profitability.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital exhibits a gradual increase from 8.41% in 2020 to a peak of 9.07% in 2022, followed by a moderate decline, ending at 8.81% in 2024. This indicates some fluctuation in the weighted average cost of capital, with the cost generally rising until 2022 and then slightly decreasing thereafter.
Invested Capital
Invested capital remains relatively stable in the early years, decreasing slightly from 70,066 million USD in 2020 to 69,452 million USD in 2022. A notable increase occurs in 2023 and 2024, where invested capital rises to 75,038 million USD and 76,674 million USD respectively. This suggests increased investment in assets or operations during the last two years.
Economic Profit
Economic profit, representing value creation beyond the cost of capital, shows variability but an overall upward trend. Starting at 2,538 million USD in 2020, it peaks at 3,462 million USD in 2021, experiences a dip in 2022, and then rises consistently to 4,223 million USD by 2024. This indicates continued enhancement in value creation for shareholders, supported by improved profitability and adjusted for capital costs.
Summary
Across the period analyzed, the data reflect positive growth in profitability and value creation despite some fluctuations. The company has invested more capital in recent years, which corresponds with rising economic profit and NOPAT. The cost of capital trends suggest some external or internal factors impacting financing costs, with a peak in 2022 followed by a modest decline. Overall, the financial metrics indicate strengthening operational performance and efficient capital utilization leading to increased economic profit.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

PepsiCo Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Net income attributable to PepsiCo
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance2
Increase (decrease) in restructuring liability3
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
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring liability.

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

5 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

6 2024 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 attributable to PepsiCo.


The annual financial data presents a general upward trend in key profitability metrics over the five-year period analyzed.

Net Income Attributable to PepsiCo
This metric shows a consistent increase throughout the period. Starting at 7,120 million US dollars in 2020, it rises to 7,618 million in 2021 and then experiences a notable jump to 8,910 million in 2022. This growth continues more moderately through 2023 and 2024, reaching 9,074 million and 9,578 million respectively. The trend suggests steady improvements in the company’s ability to generate profits attributable to shareholders.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The NOPAT figures also demonstrate an overall growth trend but with a slight fluctuation in 2022. The measure increases from 8,429 million US dollars in 2020 to 9,629 million in 2021, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency or profitability. However, there is a decrease to 9,364 million in 2022, indicating a possible operational challenge or increased costs during that year. Despite this dip, NOPAT recovers and grows to 10,029 million in 2023 and further to 10,978 million in 2024, suggesting a strong rebound and continued operational success.

Overall, the data exhibits positive financial performance with increasing profitability over the studied years. While net income shows steady growth without decline, NOPAT reveals a minor fluctuation but recovers, highlighting the company’s resilience and operational strength.


Cash Operating Taxes

PepsiCo Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Provision for income taxes
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
Cash operating taxes

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).


Provision for income taxes
The provision for income taxes exhibited some variability over the five-year period. It increased from 1894 million US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 2142 million in 2021. The figure then declined to 1727 million in 2022, before rising again to 2262 million in 2023 and slightly increasing further to 2320 million in 2024. This fluctuation suggests changes in taxable income or adjustments in tax planning strategies over the years.
Cash operating taxes
Cash operating taxes demonstrated a consistent upward trend throughout the period. Starting at 2034 million US dollars in 2020, the outflow grew steadily each year, reaching 2131 million in 2021, 2660 million in 2022, 2970 million in 2023, and 3060 million in 2024. This continuous increase may reflect rising operational profitability, changes in tax regulations, or growing business activities impacting cash tax payments.
Comparative insights
While both provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes increased overall, cash operating taxes showed a more pronounced and consistent upward trajectory. The divergence seen particularly in 2022, where provision decreased but cash taxes increased significantly, could indicate timing differences between tax provision accruals and actual tax payments or variations in non-cash tax components. The steady rise in cash taxes suggests increasing cash tax obligations that might impact the company’s liquidity needs.

Invested Capital

PepsiCo Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Short-term debt obligations
Long-term debt obligations, excluding current maturities
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance3
Restructuring liability4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Noncontrolling interests
Adjusted total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
Construction in progress7
Short-term investments8
Invested capital

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

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 restructuring liability.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

7 Subtraction of construction in progress.

8 Subtraction of short-term investments.


Total reported debt & leases
The total reported debt and lease obligations showed a downward trend from 45,843 million USD in 2020 to 41,487 million USD in 2022, indicating a reduction in overall leverage during this period. However, starting in 2023, the debt level increased significantly to 47,061 million USD and continued to rise slightly to 47,751 million USD in 2024, suggesting a shift toward higher leverage or increased financing activity in recent years.
Total PepsiCo common shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity exhibited steady growth from 13,454 million USD in 2020 up to a peak of 18,503 million USD in 2023, reflecting accumulation of retained earnings or capital injections over time. In 2024, equity slightly declined to 18,041 million USD, indicating a minor reduction in net assets attributable to common shareholders.
Invested capital
Invested capital remained relatively stable around the high 69,000 million USD range between 2020 and 2022, with values of 70,066 million USD in 2020 and 69,452 million USD in 2022. From 2023 onward, it increased noticeably to 75,038 million USD in 2023 and further to 76,674 million USD in 2024, signaling an expansion in the capital deployed in the business or acquisitions of additional assets.
Summary
Overall, the financial data reveals a period of debt reduction followed by increased borrowing after 2022. The rise in shareholders’ equity from 2020 through 2023 reflects strengthening capital base, though a slight dip in 2024 could merit attention. The invested capital trend aligns with the recent increase in debt, highlighting possible growth strategies or capital intensive initiatives pursued post-2022.

Cost of Capital

PepsiCo Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt obligations3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt obligations. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt obligations3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt obligations. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt obligations3 ÷ = × × (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 Debt obligations. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt obligations3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt obligations. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Debt obligations3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt obligations. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

PepsiCo Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

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 annual financial data demonstrates several key trends that reflect the company's economic performance and capital efficiency over the five-year period analyzed.

Economic Profit
The economic profit exhibited a generally upward trajectory, increasing from $2,538 million in the year ending December 26, 2020, to $4,223 million in the year ending December 28, 2024. Notably, there was a rise from 2020 to 2021, followed by a slight dip in 2022, then a recovery in 2023 and a significant increase in 2024. This indicates improving profitability with some volatility in the middle years.
Invested Capital
Invested capital remained relatively stable between 2020 and 2022, marginally decreasing from approximately $70,066 million to $69,452 million. However, in 2023 and 2024, invested capital increased noticeably to $75,038 million and $76,674 million, respectively. This suggests an expansion in invested assets, which may have been directed toward growth initiatives or capital expenditures.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio, representing the return on invested capital relative to the cost of capital, showed an overall positive trend with fluctuations. It rose sharply from 3.62% in 2020 to 4.96% in 2021, decreased slightly in 2022 to 4.41%, and remained stable in 2023 at 4.43%, before reaching its highest point of 5.51% in 2024. This pattern indicates increasing efficiency and profitability on invested capital over the long term, with strong performance in the most recent year.

In summary, the financial indicators demonstrate a pattern of growing economic profit and improving return on invested capital, particularly evident in the last reported year. The increase in invested capital in 2023 and 2024, combined with rising economic spread ratios, reflects the company's effective use of capital to generate enhanced economic value.


Economic Profit Margin

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

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Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Net revenue
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2024 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Net revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Net Revenue Trend
Net revenue showed a consistent upward trend over the five-year period, increasing from approximately $70.4 billion in 2020 to about $91.9 billion in 2024. The annual growth indicates steady expansion in the company's sales or service revenues.
Economic Profit Behavior
Economic profit fluctuated during the period. It increased significantly from $2.54 billion in 2020 to $3.46 billion in 2021, followed by a decline to $3.06 billion in 2022. Subsequently, there was a recovery to $3.33 billion in 2023 and a substantial rise to $4.22 billion in 2024. Despite some volatility, the overall direction was positive, highlighting improvements in value creation.
Economic Profit Margin Analysis
The economic profit margin, expressed as a percentage, exhibited variability. It rose from 3.61% in 2020 to a peak of 4.36% in 2021, then declined to 3.54% in 2022. In 2023, the margin slightly improved to 3.63% and reached its highest point of 4.60% in 2024. This pattern suggests fluctuations in profitability relative to revenue but ending in an enhanced margin position.
Relationship Between Revenue and Profitability
The simultaneous increase in net revenue and economic profit in later years, especially from 2023 to 2024, indicates improved operational efficiency or better cost management contributing to higher profitability. The rise in economic profit margin alongside revenue growth underscores stronger economic returns relative to sales.
Overall Financial Performance Insights
The company's financial performance over this timeframe depicts growth in revenue accompanied by variable but generally upward-trending economic profit and margin. This suggests effective value generation despite some intermediate fluctuations, positioning the company well for sustained economic benefit moving forward.