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Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA)

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Boeing Co., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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

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).

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 NOPAT exhibits persistent negative values throughout the analyzed periods, indicating ongoing operational losses after taxes. There is an improvement from -8306 million USD in 2020 to -77 million USD in 2023, suggesting a reduction in losses over these years. However, 2024 shows a sharp decline to -10234 million USD, reflecting a significant deterioration in operating profit after taxes compared to the previous year.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital demonstrates an increasing trend from 13.61% in 2020 to a peak of 15.42% in 2023, before a slight decrease to 15.28% in 2024. This upward movement indicates rising capital expenses over time, signaling potentially higher risk or increased market rates affecting the company's funding costs.
Invested Capital
Invested capital shows moderate fluctuation, with an increase from 47,630 million USD in 2020 to 50,833 million USD in 2022, followed by a notable decline to 44,883 million USD in 2023. The figure rebounds to 50,250 million USD in 2024. This pattern suggests periods of divestment or reduced capital deployment in 2023 before re-expansion in 2024.
Economic Profit
Economic profit remains consistently negative over the years, indicating that the returns generated do not cover the cost of capital. Though there is an improvement from -14,786 million USD in 2020 to -6,996 million USD in 2023, the economic profit deteriorates sharply to -17,911 million USD in 2024. This considerable decline highlights increased value destruction during the last period, despite fluctuations in cost of capital and invested capital.
Overall Insights
The financial data reflect ongoing challenges in achieving profitability and generating value above the cost of capital. While there was progressive improvement in operational losses and economic profit leading up to 2023, the sharp reversals in 2024 suggest significant adverse conditions or operational setbacks. The rising cost of capital throughout most of the period adds pressure on profitability, while invested capital variations hint at changing investment strategies or asset management. The combination of persistent negative profits and economic losses underscores concerns regarding sustainable value creation going forward.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Boeing Co., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net loss attributable to Boeing shareholders
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance2
Increase (decrease) in product warranties3
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4
Interest and debt expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability5
Adjusted interest and debt expense
Tax benefit of interest and debt expense6
Adjusted interest and debt expense, after taxes7
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

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).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in valuation allowance.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in product warranties.

4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net loss attributable to Boeing shareholders.

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

6 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest and debt expense = Adjusted interest and debt expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net loss attributable to Boeing shareholders.


Net Loss Attributable to Boeing Shareholders
From 2020 to 2024, the net loss attributable to shareholders exhibits significant volatility. The year 2020 shows the highest loss at -$11,873 million, followed by an improvement in 2021 to -$4,202 million. However, this positive trend does not sustain as losses increase again to -$4,935 million in 2022. The year 2023 marks notable recovery with losses drastically reduced to -$2,222 million, yet this improvement is reversed sharply in 2024 with losses escalating back to near the 2020 level at -$11,817 million.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
Similarly, NOPAT reflects a challenging operating environment across the indicated periods. The highest negative NOPAT is recorded in 2020 at -$8,306 million. There is consistent improvement in subsequent years, reaching a near-breakeven point in 2023 with a loss of only -$77 million. This suggests operational efficiencies or recovery efforts during that period. However, in 2024, NOPAT deteriorates severely, plummeting to -$10,234 million, indicating a substantial decline in operating profitability after taxes.

Cash Operating Taxes

Boeing Co., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Income tax expense (benefit)
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest and debt expense
Cash operating taxes

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).


The financial data reveals fluctuating trends in both income tax expense (benefit) and cash operating taxes over the five-year period ending December 31, 2024.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
This item exhibits significant variability throughout the period. In 2020, a substantial tax benefit is seen with a negative value of -2535 million US dollars. The benefit decreases in magnitude in 2021 to -743 million and then transitions to a small positive tax expense of 31 million in 2022. The expense increases further to 237 million in 2023, before again shifting to a tax benefit of -381 million in 2024. This pattern indicates inconsistent tax charges, possibly reflecting changes in profitability, tax regulations, or adjustments in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Cash Operating Taxes
Cash operating taxes also display considerable variation, but with a distinct pattern compared to income tax expense. In 2020, there is a significant tax benefit of -3337 million US dollars. This value reverses direction in subsequent years, with positive cash taxes of 676 million in 2021, then slightly decreasing to 588 million in 2022. The cash tax outflows increase to 736 million in 2023, before declining to 508 million in 2024. The overall trend suggests initial tax credit or refund receipt in 2020, followed by consistent cash tax payments in later years, albeit with some fluctuation.

In summary, the data portrays a volatile tax environment with marked fluctuations between tax benefits and expenses, as well as cash tax payments over the analyzed period. The initial years show net tax benefits, while the subsequent years reflect more traditional tax expense and cash outflows, indicating changes in earnings or tax management strategies.


Invested Capital

Boeing Co., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Shareholders’ deficit
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Valuation allowance3
Product warranties4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Noncontrolling interests
Adjusted shareholders’ deficit
Construction in progress7
Investments, excluding Equity method investments8
Invested capital

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).

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 product warranties.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to shareholders’ deficit.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

7 Subtraction of construction in progress.

8 Subtraction of investments, excluding Equity method investments.


The financial data reveals notable trends in debt, shareholders' equity, and invested capital over the five-year period ending in 2024.

Total reported debt & leases
There is a general decline observed in the total reported debt and leases. Beginning at approximately $64.9 billion in 2020, the amount decreases steadily to about $54.1 billion in 2023, followed by a slight increase to $55.9 billion in 2024. This trend indicates an overall effort to reduce debt obligations over the period, with a minor uptick in the most recent year.
Shareholders’ deficit
The shareholders’ deficit shows significant volatility during the timeframe. Starting from a deficit of $18.3 billion in 2020, the figure improves to $15.0 billion in 2021, worsens again to $15.9 billion in 2022, and further deteriorates to $17.2 billion in 2023. However, there is a remarkable improvement in 2024 when the deficit reduces substantially to $3.9 billion. This sharp recovery in 2024 suggests a significant positive development in equity, potentially reflecting operational improvements or revaluation effects.
Invested capital
Invested capital increases gradually from $47.6 billion in 2020 to a peak of $50.8 billion in 2022. In 2023, a noticeable decline occurs, bringing invested capital down to $44.9 billion. Subsequently, it rebounds to $50.3 billion in 2024, almost reaching previous highs. This pattern implies fluctuating investment activities or asset base adjustments that may correlate with the trends in debt and equity.

In summary, the period is characterized by a deliberate reduction in debt levels with some recent increase, a highly volatile but ultimately improving shareholders’ deficit mainly in the last year, and a fluctuating invested capital base with recovery in the final reported period. These developments collectively indicate a dynamic financial position with potential strategic changes affecting capital structure and equity standing towards the end of the period.


Cost of Capital

Boeing Co., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper3 ÷ = × × (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, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ÷ = × =
Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

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

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Debt, including finance lease obligations and commercial paper. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Boeing Co., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Caterpillar Inc.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.

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).

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.


Economic Profit
The economic profit shows a persistently negative trend throughout the periods analyzed. The losses decreased from -14,786 million USD in 2020 to a low point of -6,996 million USD in 2023, indicating some improvement in economic profitability. However, there is a notable reversal in 2024, with economic profit declining sharply to -17,911 million USD, the worst value in the period considered.
Invested Capital
Invested capital experienced a generally upward trajectory with some fluctuations. It increased from 47,630 million USD at the end of 2020 to a peak of 50,833 million USD in 2022, followed by a decline to 44,883 million USD in 2023. The value rose again in 2024 to 50,250 million USD, reflecting a renewed or sustained investment in capital assets despite mixed profitability outcomes.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio remains negative across all years, indicating that the returns on invested capital were consistently below the cost of capital. The ratio improved slightly from -31.04% in 2020 to -15.59% in 2023, suggesting some progress in generating returns closer to or approaching the cost of capital. However, in 2024 the economic spread ratio deteriorated substantially to -35.64%, signaling a significant decline in economic efficiency and value creation.
Overall Insights
The data reflects a challenging period with persistent economic losses and negative returns on invested capital. Despite some periods of improvement in profit and economic spread up through 2023, the substantial worsening in 2024 highlights renewed financial difficulties or operational setbacks. The invested capital figures suggest that the company maintained or increased investment levels even when economic profitability declined, potentially indicating an attempt to capture future growth or operational restructuring. The variability in economic spread underscores volatility in profitability relative to capital costs, which may warrant closer examination of cost management and return on investments.

Economic Profit Margin

Boeing Co., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Revenues
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Caterpillar Inc.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.

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).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2024 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals fluctuating economic profitability alongside revenue changes over the five-year period.

Economic Profit
The economic profit shows a consistent pattern of negative values throughout the period, indicating losses each year. Although the loss magnitude decreased from -14,786 million USD in 2020 to -6,996 million USD in 2023, it sharply reversed in 2024, increasing to a loss of -17,911 million USD. This suggests that while there was some improvement in economic profit from 2020 through 2023, the year 2024 saw a significant deterioration.
Revenues
Revenues demonstrate a generally upward trend from 58,158 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 77,794 million USD in 2023. However, in 2024, revenues declined to 66,517 million USD. Despite the increase in revenues over much of the period, the drop in the final year may be linked to the substantial worsening of economic profit observed simultaneously.
Economic Profit Margin
The economic profit margin, expressed as a percentage, consistently remains negative throughout the years, indicating ongoing losses relative to revenue. It improved from -25.42% in 2020 to -8.99% in 2023, showing a reduction in relative profitability losses. Nonetheless, in 2024 the margin sharply declined again to -26.93%, corresponding with the negative shift in economic profit and revenue decline.

In summary, the data indicates an overall trend of economic losses despite revenue growth from 2020 to 2023, followed by a notable downturn in 2024 where both revenues and economic profitability sharply worsened. The improvements in economic profit and margin in the middle years were not sustained, highlighting volatility and challenges in achieving economic profitability over this timeframe.