Stock Analysis on Net

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA)

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets 

Boeing Co., common-size consolidated balance sheet: assets

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents 8.83 9.26 10.66 5.81 5.10
Short-term and other investments 7.98 2.39 1.90 5.91 11.73
Accounts receivable, net 1.68 1.93 1.84 1.91 1.29
Unbilled receivables, net 5.35 6.07 6.30 6.22 5.26
Current portion of financing receivables, net 0.13 0.07 0.11 0.08 0.07
Inventories 55.99 58.20 57.00 56.89 53.71
Other current assets, net 1.90 1.83 2.08 1.60 2.82
Current assets 81.86% 79.76% 79.89% 78.43% 79.96%
Financing receivables and operating lease equipment, net 0.20 0.63 1.06 1.22 1.27
Property, plant and equipment, net 7.30 7.78 7.70 7.88 7.77
Goodwill 5.17 5.91 5.88 5.82 5.31
Acquired intangible assets, net 1.25 1.53 1.69 1.85 1.87
Deferred income taxes 0.12 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.06
Investments 0.64 0.76 0.72 0.70 0.67
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization 3.46 3.60 3.04 4.04 3.10
Long-term assets 18.14% 20.24% 20.11% 21.57% 20.04%
Total assets 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

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

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The proportion of cash and cash equivalents relative to total assets increased from 5.1% in 2020 to a peak of 10.66% in 2022, followed by a slight decline to 8.83% in 2024. This indicates a notable accumulation of liquid assets particularly in 2022, with a moderate reduction in subsequent years.
Short-term and Other Investments
There was a marked decrease in short-term and other investments as a percentage of total assets from 11.73% in 2020 to 1.9% in 2022. However, this category rebounded to 7.98% by 2024, suggesting a strategic reallocation or recovery in investment holdings after a significant decline.
Accounts Receivable, Net
The percentage of accounts receivable relative to total assets exhibited minor fluctuations, rising from 1.29% in 2020 to 1.93% in 2023, before decreasing slightly to 1.68% in 2024. This overall stability implies consistent credit sales or collection practices over the period.
Unbilled Receivables, Net
Unbilled receivables remained relatively steady, increasing marginally from 5.26% in 2020 to 6.3% in 2022, then declining gradually to 5.35% in 2024. This suggests stable project billing cycles and revenue recognition patterns.
Current Portion of Financing Receivables, Net
This item showed marginal variation, maintaining a low proportion near or below 0.13%, indicating a minimal impact on the asset structure from short-term financing receivables.
Inventories
Inventories consistently represented the largest current asset component, increasing from 53.71% in 2020 to 58.2% in 2023, with a slight reduction to 55.99% in 2024. This trend indicates growing investment in inventories, possibly reflecting buildup in materials or completed goods, with a minor easing in the final year.
Other Current Assets, Net
This category experienced a decline from 2.82% in 2020 to 1.6% in 2021, followed by small fluctuations, ending at 1.9% in 2024. Such changes are marginal and suggest relatively stable other current asset levels.
Current Assets
Overall current assets maintained a stable proportion of total assets, hovering around 79-82%, evidencing a consistent asset allocation heavily weighted towards current assets throughout the period.
Financing Receivables and Operating Lease Equipment, Net
A downward trend is observed here, with the ratio declining significantly from 1.27% in 2020 to 0.2% in 2024. This sharp decrease reflects a reduction in financing receivables and operating lease equipment assets, possibly due to asset disposals or changes in financing strategy.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
The share of property, plant, and equipment in total assets remained fairly stable, fluctuating marginally around 7.7-7.8%, with a slight decrease to 7.3% in 2024, indicating a consistent capital asset base.
Goodwill
Goodwill as a percentage of total assets showed a mild upward trend from 5.31% in 2020 to 5.91% in 2023 but declined to 5.17% in 2024, suggesting modest adjustments in intangible asset valuations or acquisitions.
Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
This category steadily decreased from 1.87% in 2020 to 1.25% in 2024, indicating amortization or disposal effects on intangible assets acquired through business combinations.
Deferred Income Taxes
The deferred income taxes proportion remained low and stable around 0.04-0.06% until a slight increase to 0.12% in 2024, which may reflect changes in tax assets or liabilities.
Investments
Long-term investments showed minor fluctuation, maintaining levels close to 0.64-0.76%, indicating a steady but minor allocation of assets in this category.
Other Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization
This category varied between 3.04% and 4.04%, ending at 3.46% in 2024. Despite some fluctuations, it represented a consistent component of total assets.
Long-term Assets
Total long-term assets showed a moderate decline from 20.04% in 2020 to 18.14% in 2024. This trend suggests a relative shift in the asset structure, with a decreasing emphasis on long-term assets versus current assets.
Total Assets
By definition, total assets remain at 100% across all years, serving as the denominator for the proportions reported in other categories.