Analysis of Income Taxes
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Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Chevron Corp., income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations
USD $ in millions
| 12 months ended | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Federal | 748 | 15 | 1,703 | 1,893 | 1,501 | |
| State and local | 336 | 120 | 652 | 596 | 376 | |
| International | 9,235 | 12,296 | 15,626 | 16,548 | 10,483 | |
| Current | 10,319 | 12,431 | 17,981 | 19,037 | 12,360 | |
| U.S. Federal | 1,330 | 1,128 | 673 | 877 | 162 | |
| State and local | 36 | 74 | (145) | 41 | 20 | |
| International | 207 | 675 | 1,487 | 671 | 377 | |
| Deferred | 1,573 | 1,877 | 2,015 | 1,589 | 559 | |
| Taxes on income | 11,892 | 14,308 | 19,996 | 20,626 | 12,919 |
Source: Based on data from Chevron Corp. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current | The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. | Chevron Corp.'s current declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Deferred | The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. | Chevron Corp.'s deferred declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Taxes on income | The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations; income tax expense (benefit) may include interest and penalties on tax uncertainties based on the entity's accounting policy. | Chevron Corp.'s taxes on income declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Effective Income Tax Rate (EITR)
Chevron Corp., effective income tax rate (EITR) reconciliation
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. statutory federal income tax rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | |
| Effect of income taxes from international operations at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate | 2.80% | 5.10% | 7.80% | 7.50% | 5.20% | |
| State and local taxes on income, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit | 0.70% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.90% | 0.80% | |
| Prior-year tax adjustments | -0.70% | -0.80% | -0.20% | -0.10% | -0.60% | |
| Tax credits | -0.20% | -0.50% | -0.40% | -0.40% | -0.50% | |
| Effects of changes in tax rates | -0.20% | –% | 0.30% | 0.50% | –% | |
| Other | 0.70% | 0.50% | 0.10% | -0.10% | 0.40% | |
| Effective tax rate | 38.10% | 39.90% | 43.20% | 43.30% | 40.30% |
Source: Based on data from Chevron Corp. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. | Chevron Corp.'s effective tax rate declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Chevron Corp., components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign tax credits | 11,867 | 11,572 | 10,817 | 8,476 | 6,669 | |
| Abandonment/environmental reserves | 6,686 | 6,279 | 5,728 | 5,387 | 5,004 | |
| Employee benefits | 4,831 | 3,825 | 5,100 | 4,773 | 3,627 | |
| Deferred credits | 1,828 | 2,768 | 2,891 | 1,548 | 2,176 | |
| Tax loss carryforwards | 1,747 | 1,016 | 738 | 828 | 882 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 498 | 533 | 381 | 531 | 486 | |
| Inventory | 153 | 358 | 281 | 360 | 483 | |
| Miscellaneous | 2,128 | 1,439 | 1,835 | 1,595 | 1,676 | |
| Deferred tax assets, gross | 29,738 | 27,790 | 27,771 | 23,498 | 21,003 | |
| Deferred tax assets valuation allowance | (16,292) | (17,171) | (15,443) | (11,096) | (9,185) | |
| Deferred tax assets, net | 13,446 | 10,619 | 12,328 | 12,402 | 11,818 | |
| Properties, plant and equipment | (28,452) | (25,936) | (24,295) | (23,597) | (19,855) | |
| Investments and other | (3,059) | (2,272) | (2,276) | (2,271) | (2,401) | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (31,511) | (28,208) | (26,571) | (25,868) | (22,256) | |
| Deferred taxes, net | (18,065) | (17,589) | (14,243) | (13,466) | (10,438) |
Source: Based on data from Chevron Corp. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets, gross | The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws (before the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such sum amount to net realizable value). Includes any tax benefit realized in deferred tax assets for significant impacts of tax planning strategies. | Chevron Corp.'s deferred tax assets, gross increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Deferred tax assets, net | The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. | Chevron Corp.'s deferred tax assets, net declined from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
| Deferred taxes, net | For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. | Chevron Corp.'s deferred taxes, net declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities, Classification
Chevron Corp., deferred tax assets and liabilities, classification
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current deferred tax assets (included in prepaid expenses and other current assets) | 1,071 | 1,341 | 1,365 | 1,149 | 1,624 | |
| Noncurrent deferred tax assets (included in deferred charges and other assets) | 3,597 | 2,954 | 2,662 | 1,224 | 851 | |
| Current deferred tax liabilities (included in federal and other taxes on income) | 813 | 583 | 598 | 295 | 216 | |
| Noncurrent deferred income taxes | 21,920 | 21,301 | 17,672 | 15,544 | 12,697 |
Source: Based on data from Chevron Corp. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current deferred tax assets (included in prepaid expenses and other current assets) | The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward should be presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. | Chevron Corp.'s current deferred tax assets (included in prepaid expenses and other current assets) declined from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Noncurrent deferred tax assets (included in deferred charges and other assets) | The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. | Chevron Corp.'s noncurrent deferred tax assets (included in deferred charges and other assets) increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Current deferred tax liabilities (included in federal and other taxes on income) | Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. | Chevron Corp.'s current deferred tax liabilities (included in federal and other taxes on income) declined from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 exceeding 2012 level. |
| Noncurrent deferred income taxes | Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. | Chevron Corp.'s noncurrent deferred income taxes increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Analyst Adjustments: Removal of Deferred Taxes
Chevron Corp., adjustments to financial data
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustment to Current Assets | ||||||
| Current assets (as reported) | 42,232 | 50,250 | 55,720 | 53,234 | 48,841 | |
| Less: Current deferred tax assets, net | 1,071 | 1,341 | 1,365 | 1,149 | 1,624 | |
| Current assets (adjusted) | 41,161 | 48,909 | 54,355 | 52,085 | 47,217 | |
| Adjustment to Total Assets | ||||||
| Total assets (as reported) | 266,026 | 253,753 | 232,982 | 209,474 | 184,769 | |
| Less: Current deferred tax assets, net | 1,071 | 1,341 | 1,365 | 1,149 | 1,624 | |
| Less: Noncurrent deferred tax assets, net | 3,597 | 2,954 | 2,662 | 1,224 | 851 | |
| Total assets (adjusted) | 261,358 | 249,458 | 228,955 | 207,101 | 182,294 | |
| Adjustment to Current Liabilities | ||||||
| Current liabilities (as reported) | 31,926 | 33,018 | 34,212 | 33,600 | 29,012 | |
| Less: Current deferred tax liabilities, net | 813 | 583 | 598 | 295 | 216 | |
| Current liabilities (adjusted) | 31,113 | 32,435 | 33,614 | 33,305 | 28,796 | |
| Adjustment to Total Liabilities | ||||||
| Total liabilities (as reported) | 109,835 | 103,326 | 95,150 | 87,293 | 78,958 | |
| Less: Current deferred tax liabilities, net | 813 | 583 | 598 | 295 | 216 | |
| Less: Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net | 21,920 | 21,301 | 17,672 | 15,544 | 12,697 | |
| Total liabilities (adjusted) | 87,102 | 81,442 | 76,880 | 71,454 | 66,045 | |
| Adjustment to Total Chevron Corporation Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
| Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (as reported) | 155,028 | 149,113 | 136,524 | 121,382 | 105,081 | |
| Less: Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | (18,065) | (17,589) | (14,243) | (13,466) | (10,438) | |
| Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (adjusted) | 173,093 | 166,702 | 150,767 | 134,848 | 115,519 | |
| Adjustment to Net Income Attributable To Chevron Corporation | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (as reported) | 19,241 | 21,423 | 26,179 | 26,895 | 19,024 | |
| Add: Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 1,573 | 1,877 | 2,015 | 1,589 | 559 | |
| Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (adjusted) | 20,814 | 23,300 | 28,194 | 28,484 | 19,583 | |
Adjusted Ratios: Removal of Deferred Taxes (Summary)
Chevron Corp., adjusted ratios
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | ||||||
| Reported current ratio | 1.32 | 1.52 | 1.63 | 1.58 | 1.68 | |
| Adjusted current ratio | 1.32 | 1.51 | 1.62 | 1.56 | 1.64 | |
| Net Profit Margin | ||||||
| Reported net profit margin | 9.60% | 9.73% | 11.35% | 11.01% | 9.60% | |
| Adjusted net profit margin | 10.38% | 10.58% | 12.23% | 11.66% | 9.88% | |
| Total Asset Turnover | ||||||
| Reported total asset turnover | 0.75 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 1.17 | 1.07 | |
| Adjusted total asset turnover | 0.77 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 1.18 | 1.09 | |
| Financial Leverage | ||||||
| Reported financial leverage | 1.72 | 1.70 | 1.71 | 1.73 | 1.76 | |
| Adjusted financial leverage | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.58 | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | ||||||
| Reported ROE | 12.41% | 14.37% | 19.18% | 22.16% | 18.10% | |
| Adjusted ROE | 12.02% | 13.98% | 18.70% | 21.12% | 16.95% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | ||||||
| Reported ROA | 7.23% | 8.44% | 11.24% | 12.84% | 10.30% | |
| Adjusted ROA | 7.96% | 9.34% | 12.31% | 13.75% | 10.74% | |
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Adjusted total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted total asset turnover deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Adjusted financial leverage | A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Chevron Corp.'s adjusted financial leverage declined from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 not reaching 2012 level. |
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Adjusted Current Ratio
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Current assets (USD $ in millions) | 42,232 | 50,250 | 55,720 | 53,234 | 48,841 | |
| Current liabilities (USD $ in millions) | 31,926 | 33,018 | 34,212 | 33,600 | 29,012 | |
| Current ratio1 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 1.63 | 1.58 | 1.68 | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted current assets (USD $ in millions) | 41,161 | 48,909 | 54,355 | 52,085 | 47,217 | |
| Adjusted current liabilities (USD $ in millions) | 31,113 | 32,435 | 33,614 | 33,305 | 28,796 | |
| Adjusted current ratio2 | 1.32 | 1.51 | 1.62 | 1.56 | 1.64 | |
2014 Calculations
1 Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 42,232 ÷ 31,926 = 1.32
2 Adjusted current ratio = Adjusted current assets ÷ Adjusted current liabilities
= 41,161 ÷ 31,113 = 1.32
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as adjusted current assets divided by adjusted current liabilities. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted current ratio deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Adjusted Net Profit Margin
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 19,241 | 21,423 | 26,179 | 26,895 | 19,024 | |
| Sales and other operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 200,494 | 220,156 | 230,590 | 244,371 | 198,198 | |
| Net profit margin1 | 9.60% | 9.73% | 11.35% | 11.01% | 9.60% | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 20,814 | 23,300 | 28,194 | 28,484 | 19,583 | |
| Adjusted net profit margin2 | 10.38% | 10.58% | 12.23% | 11.66% | 9.88% | |
2014 Calculations
1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 19,241 ÷ 200,494 = 9.60%
2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 20,814 ÷ 200,494 = 10.38%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by total revenue. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted net profit margin deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Adjusted Total Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Sales and other operating revenues (USD $ in millions) | 200,494 | 220,156 | 230,590 | 244,371 | 198,198 | |
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 266,026 | 253,753 | 232,982 | 209,474 | 184,769 | |
| Total asset turnover1 | 0.75 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 1.17 | 1.07 | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 261,358 | 249,458 | 228,955 | 207,101 | 182,294 | |
| Adjusted total asset turnover2 | 0.77 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 1.18 | 1.09 | |
2014 Calculations
1 Total asset turnover = Sales and other operating revenues ÷ Total assets
= 200,494 ÷ 266,026 = 0.75
2 Adjusted total asset turnover = Sales and other operating revenues ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 200,494 ÷ 261,358 = 0.77
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by adjusted total assets. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted total asset turnover deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Adjusted Financial Leverage
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 266,026 | 253,753 | 232,982 | 209,474 | 184,769 | |
| Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (USD $ in millions) | 155,028 | 149,113 | 136,524 | 121,382 | 105,081 | |
| Financial leverage1 | 1.72 | 1.70 | 1.71 | 1.73 | 1.76 | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 261,358 | 249,458 | 228,955 | 207,101 | 182,294 | |
| Adjusted total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (USD $ in millions) | 173,093 | 166,702 | 150,767 | 134,848 | 115,519 | |
| Adjusted financial leverage2 | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.58 | |
2014 Calculations
1 Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity
= 266,026 ÷ 155,028 = 1.72
2 Adjusted financial leverage = Adjusted total assets ÷ Adjusted total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity
= 261,358 ÷ 173,093 = 1.51
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted financial leverage | A measure of financial leverage calculated as adjusted total assets divided by adjusted total equity. Financial leverage is the extent to which a company can effect, through the use of debt, a proportional change in the return on common equity that is greater than a given proportional change in operating income. |
Chevron Corp.'s adjusted financial leverage declined from 2012 to 2013 but then increased from 2013 to 2014 not reaching 2012 level. |
Adjusted Return On Equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 19,241 | 21,423 | 26,179 | 26,895 | 19,024 | |
| Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (USD $ in millions) | 155,028 | 149,113 | 136,524 | 121,382 | 105,081 | |
| ROE1 | 12.41% | 14.37% | 19.18% | 22.16% | 18.10% | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 20,814 | 23,300 | 28,194 | 28,484 | 19,583 | |
| Adjusted total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity (USD $ in millions) | 173,093 | 166,702 | 150,767 | 134,848 | 115,519 | |
| Adjusted ROE2 | 12.02% | 13.98% | 18.70% | 21.12% | 16.95% | |
2014 Calculations
1 ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity
= 100 × 19,241 ÷ 155,028 = 12.41%
2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Adjusted total Chevron Corporation stockholders' equity
= 100 × 20,814 ÷ 173,093 = 12.02%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted shareholders' equity. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |
Adjusted Return On Assets (ROA)
| Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Reported | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 19,241 | 21,423 | 26,179 | 26,895 | 19,024 | |
| Total assets (USD $ in millions) | 266,026 | 253,753 | 232,982 | 209,474 | 184,769 | |
| ROA1 | 7.23% | 8.44% | 11.24% | 12.84% | 10.30% | |
| Adjusted for Deferred Taxes | ||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation (USD $ in millions) | 20,814 | 23,300 | 28,194 | 28,484 | 19,583 | |
| Adjusted total assets (USD $ in millions) | 261,358 | 249,458 | 228,955 | 207,101 | 182,294 | |
| Adjusted ROA2 | 7.96% | 9.34% | 12.31% | 13.75% | 10.74% | |
2014 Calculations
1 ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 19,241 ÷ 266,026 = 7.23%
2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Adjusted total assets
= 100 × 20,814 ÷ 261,358 = 7.96%
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by adjusted total assets. | Chevron Corp.'s adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014. |