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- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
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Economic Profit
| 12 months ended: | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
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| Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 | ||||||
| Cost of capital2 | ||||||
| Invested capital3 | ||||||
| Economic profit4 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 NOPAT. See details »
2 Cost of capital. See details »
3 Invested capital. See details »
4 2025 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= – × =
The analysis of economic value creation reveals a significant contraction in economic profit over the period from 2021 to 2025. While the entity continues to generate positive economic profit, the magnitude of value creation has decreased substantially from its 2021 peak, indicating a decline in the efficiency of capital utilization.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- A sharp decline in NOPAT is observed between 2021 and 2023, falling from US$ 7,819,887 thousand to US$ 2,823,336 thousand. Although a partial recovery occurred in 2024, reaching US$ 3,374,924 thousand, the 2025 figure of US$ 3,147,470 thousand indicates that profitability has stabilized at a significantly lower level than the initial 2021 baseline.
- Invested Capital and Cost of Capital
- Invested capital exhibits a general upward trend, increasing from US$ 10,786,500 thousand in 2021 to US$ 13,198,700 thousand by 2025. Concurrently, the cost of capital remained highly stable, fluctuating narrowly between 9.70% and 9.85%. The growth in the capital base, combined with a steady cost of capital, has resulted in an increasing annual capital charge.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit experienced a steep reduction, dropping from US$ 6,773,545 thousand in 2021 to a low of US$ 1,641,590 thousand in 2023. The subsequent movement in 2024 and 2025 mirrors the volatility seen in NOPAT. The combined effect of decreasing operating profits and an expanding capital base has led to a sustained erosion of the total economic value added over the analyzed timeframe.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »
2 Addition of increase (decrease) in deferred revenue.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income.
4 2025 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
5 2025 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 2025 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
8 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
The financial performance, as indicated by Net Income and Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT), demonstrates considerable fluctuation over the five-year period. A significant decline in both metrics is observed between 2021 and 2023, followed by a partial recovery in subsequent years.
- NOPAT Trend
- NOPAT experienced a substantial decrease from US$7,819,887 thousand in 2021 to US$2,823,336 thousand in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 64%. This suggests a weakening in core operational profitability. A subsequent increase to US$3,374,924 thousand in 2024 indicates some recovery, but NOPAT decreased again in 2025 to US$3,147,470 thousand, suggesting the recovery may not be sustained.
- Relationship between Net Income and NOPAT
- While both Net Income and NOPAT follow a similar pattern of decline and partial recovery, NOPAT consistently represents a larger value than Net Income. This difference could be attributed to factors not reflected in net income, such as non-operating expenses or gains, or differences in accounting treatment. The gap between the two metrics appears relatively stable throughout the period.
The observed volatility in NOPAT warrants further investigation to determine the underlying drivers. Potential areas of inquiry include changes in revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and tax rates. The decrease in 2025, following the 2024 increase, suggests potential challenges in maintaining operational efficiency or market position.
- Overall Performance
- The period under review demonstrates a period of instability. While the company shows some ability to recover from the low point in 2023, the performance in 2025 indicates that the recovery may be limited. Continued monitoring of NOPAT and its contributing factors is recommended.
Cash Operating Taxes
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
The relationship between income tax expense and cash operating taxes demonstrates notable fluctuations over the five-year period. Cash operating taxes generally exceed income tax expense, suggesting timing differences between reported accounting income and actual cash outflows for taxes.
- Overall Trend - Cash Operating Taxes
- Cash operating taxes exhibit a decreasing trend from 2021 to 2023, followed by a slight increase in 2024 and a more substantial rise in 2025. The value decreased from US$1,400,760 thousand in 2021 to US$995,682 thousand in 2023, representing a 28.9% decline. A modest increase to US$989,515 thousand occurred in 2024, before a significant jump to US$1,372,884 thousand in 2025.
- Overall Trend - Income Tax Expense
- Income tax expense shows a significant decrease from 2021 to 2022, followed by continued declines through 2023, a slight increase in 2024, and a further increase in 2025. The value fell from US$1,250,500 thousand in 2021 to US$245,700 thousand in 2023, a decrease of 80.3%. An increase to US$367,300 thousand was observed in 2024, and a further increase to US$725,800 thousand in 2025.
- Relationship Between Tax Items
- The difference between cash operating taxes and income tax expense varied considerably. In 2021, cash operating taxes exceeded income tax expense by US$150,260 thousand. This difference narrowed in 2022 to US$725,998 thousand. By 2023, cash operating taxes exceeded income tax expense by US$750,000 thousand. The difference decreased to US$622,115 thousand in 2024, and then increased to US$647,084 thousand in 2025. This suggests that deferred tax assets or liabilities are playing a significant role in the company’s tax position.
The substantial fluctuations in both income tax expense and cash operating taxes warrant further investigation to understand the underlying drivers, such as changes in tax laws, the utilization of tax credits, or alterations in the company’s accounting practices related to deferred taxes. The increasing trend in both measures in 2025 suggests a potential increase in future tax liabilities.
Invested Capital
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Addition of capitalized operating leases.
2 Elimination of deferred taxes from assets and liabilities. See details »
3 Addition of deferred revenue.
4 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.
5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
6 Subtraction of construction in progress.
7 Subtraction of marketable securities.
The invested capital of the organization demonstrates a generally increasing trend over the five-year period, although with some fluctuation. Total reported debt & leases and stockholders’ equity both contribute to this figure, and their individual movements influence the overall invested capital.
- Invested Capital Trend
- Invested capital increased from US$10,786,500 thousand in 2021 to US$12,287,700 thousand in 2022, representing a substantial rise. A decrease was then observed in 2023, with invested capital falling to US$11,998,500 thousand. Subsequent years show renewed growth, reaching US$12,653,600 thousand in 2024 and US$13,198,700 thousand in 2025. This suggests periods of capital investment followed by potential adjustments or reallocations.
- Debt & Leases
- Total reported debt & leases exhibits a consistent, albeit moderate, upward trend throughout the period. Starting at US$2,767,900 thousand in 2021, it increases to US$2,972,700 thousand in 2025. The increases are relatively steady year-over-year, indicating a consistent reliance on debt financing.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity demonstrates a strong and consistent upward trend. It increased significantly from US$18,768,800 thousand in 2021 to US$31,256,900 thousand in 2025. This growth suggests successful earnings retention and/or new equity issuance, contributing significantly to the overall increase in invested capital.
- Relationship between Components
- While both debt & leases and stockholders’ equity contribute to invested capital, stockholders’ equity represents the larger portion and drives the majority of the overall trend. The relatively smaller increases in debt & leases are overshadowed by the substantial growth in equity. The dip in invested capital in 2023 appears to be influenced by a combination of factors, including a slight decrease in equity growth and the impact of debt levels.
In summary, the organization’s invested capital has generally increased over the observed period, primarily driven by growth in stockholders’ equity. Debt & leases have also increased, but to a lesser extent. The fluctuation in invested capital in 2023 warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes.
Cost of Capital
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and 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 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and 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 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and 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 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 Invested capital. See details »
3 2025 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =
4 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An overall contraction in value creation efficiency is evident between 2021 and 2025. While the organization continues to generate positive economic profit, the magnitude of these returns relative to the capital employed has decreased substantially from the initial period.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- A significant downward trajectory is observed, with the ratio falling from a peak of 62.80% in 2021 to 13.68% in 2023. A moderate recovery to 16.88% occurred in 2024, followed by a slight decline to 14.06% in 2025. This pattern indicates a sharp reduction in the excess return generated over the cost of capital, suggesting that the efficiency of value creation has stabilized at a much lower level than in 2021.
- Economic Profit
- Absolute economic profit experienced a steep decline, dropping from $6.77 billion in 2021 to $1.64 billion in 2023. The subsequent years show a period of fluctuation, with a rise to $2.14 billion in 2024 before settling at $1.86 billion in 2025. The substantial drop between 2021 and 2022 remains the most prominent shift in the performance profile.
- Invested Capital
- The capital base shows a general expansionary trend, increasing from $10.79 billion in 2021 to $13.20 billion by 2025. Despite a minor contraction in 2023, the steady growth in invested capital suggests ongoing asset accumulation. However, the fact that invested capital increased while the economic spread ratio decreased implies that newer investments have yielded lower marginal economic returns compared to earlier periods.
Economic Profit Margin
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Revenues | ||||||
| Add: Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue | ||||||
| Adjusted revenues | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 2025 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Adjusted revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An analysis of economic value creation between 2021 and 2025 reveals a significant contraction in economic profit and a corresponding compression of the economic profit margin, despite a period of moderate recovery in adjusted revenues following a decline in 2022.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit experienced a sharp decline from a peak of US$ 6,773,545 thousand in 2021 to US$ 2,340,668 thousand in 2022, continuing its downward trajectory to a period low of US$ 1,641,590 thousand in 2023. A partial recovery was observed in 2024, with profit increasing to US$ 2,135,901 thousand, before receding to US$ 1,855,679 thousand by the end of 2025.
- Adjusted Revenue Performance
- Adjusted revenues exhibited volatility, dropping from US$ 15,951,500 thousand in 2021 to US$ 12,205,300 thousand in 2022. This was followed by a steady recovery trend, with revenues climbing to US$ 13,155,100 thousand in 2023 and peaking at US$ 14,429,800 thousand in 2024, before stabilizing at US$ 14,291,200 thousand in 2025.
- Economic Profit Margin Analysis
- The economic profit margin underwent substantial compression, falling from 42.46% in 2021 to a minimum of 12.48% in 2023. Although a marginal improvement to 14.80% was recorded in 2024, the margin retreated to 12.98% in 2025. This suggests that the growth in adjusted revenues from 2023 to 2025 was insufficient to restore the high levels of economic efficiency seen in 2021.