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AT&T Inc. (T)

Analysis of Investments

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Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities

AT&T Inc., adjustment to Net Income Attributable To AT&T

USD $ in millions

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12 months ended Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
Net income attributable to AT&T (as reported) 29,450  12,976  13,345  6,224  18,249 
Add: Available-for-sale securities 2  57  (15) 48  178 
Net income attributable to AT&T (adjusted) 29,452  13,033  13,330  6,272  18,427 

Adjusted Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)

AT&T Inc., adjusted ratios

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Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
Net Profit Margin
Reported net profit margin 18.34% 7.92% 9.09% 4.70% 14.17%
Adjusted net profit margin 18.34% 7.96% 9.08% 4.74% 14.31%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Reported ROE 20.91% 10.54% 10.88% 7.21% 20.06%
Adjusted ROE 20.91% 10.58% 10.87% 7.26% 20.25%
Return on Assets (ROA)
Reported ROA 6.63% 3.21% 3.31% 2.13% 6.57%
Adjusted ROA 6.63% 3.23% 3.31% 2.14% 6.63%
Ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders' equity. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.

Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
As Reported
Net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,450  12,976  13,345  6,224  18,249 
Operating revenues (USD $ in millions) 160,546  163,786  146,801  132,447  128,752 
Net profit margin1 18.34% 7.92% 9.09% 4.70% 14.17%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,452  13,033  13,330  6,272  18,427 
Operating revenues (USD $ in millions) 160,546  163,786  146,801  132,447  128,752 
Adjusted net profit margin2 18.34% 7.96% 9.08% 4.74% 14.31%

2017 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Operating revenues
= 100 × 29,450 ÷ 160,546 = 18.34%

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Operating revenues
= 100 × 29,452 ÷ 160,546 = 18.34%

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

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Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
As Reported
Net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,450  12,976  13,345  6,224  18,249 
Stockholders' equity attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 140,861  123,135  122,671  86,370  90,988 
ROE1 20.91% 10.54% 10.88% 7.21% 20.06%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,452  13,033  13,330  6,272  18,427 
Stockholders' equity attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 140,861  123,135  122,671  86,370  90,988 
Adjusted ROE2 20.91% 10.58% 10.87% 7.26% 20.25%

2017 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Stockholders' equity attributable to AT&T
= 100 × 29,450 ÷ 140,861 = 20.91%

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Stockholders' equity attributable to AT&T
= 100 × 29,452 ÷ 140,861 = 20.91%

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders' equity. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.

Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)

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Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
As Reported
Net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,450  12,976  13,345  6,224  18,249 
Total assets (USD $ in millions) 444,097  403,821  402,672  292,829  277,787 
ROA1 6.63% 3.21% 3.31% 2.13% 6.57%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T (USD $ in millions) 29,452  13,033  13,330  6,272  18,427 
Total assets (USD $ in millions) 444,097  403,821  402,672  292,829  277,787 
Adjusted ROA2 6.63% 3.23% 3.31% 2.14% 6.63%

2017 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 29,450 ÷ 444,097 = 6.63%

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to AT&T ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 29,452 ÷ 444,097 = 6.63%

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. AT&T Inc.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then improved from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level.