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Chevron Corp. (CVX)
Analysis of Investments
Advanced level
Accounting Policy on Investments
All short-term investments are classified as available for sale and are in highly liquid debt securities. Those investments that are part of Chevron’s cash management portfolio and have original maturities of three months or less are reported as “Cash equivalents.” Bank time deposits with maturities greater than 90 days are reported as “Time deposits.” The balance of short-term investments is reported as “Marketable securities” and is marked-to-market, with any unrealized gains or losses included in “Other comprehensive income.”
Source: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22).
Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Chevron Corp., adjustment to net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20).
Adjusted Profitability Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)
Chevron Corp., adjusted profitability ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted ROE improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted ROA improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Chevron Corp., Profitability Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted
Adjusted Net Profit Margin
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20).
2018 Calculations
1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × 
÷ =
2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Sales and other operating revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20).
2018 Calculations
1 ROE = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total Chevron Corporation stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total Chevron Corporation stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted ROE improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20).
2018 Calculations
1 ROA = 100 × Net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. | Chevron Corp.’s adjusted ROA improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |