Economic Value Added (EVA)
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Economic value added or economic profit is the difference between revenues and costs,where costs include not only expenses, but also cost of capital.
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- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Economic Profit
Colgate-Palmolive Co., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 12 months ended: | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 | ||||||
| Cost of capital2 | ||||||
| Invested capital3 | ||||||
| Economic profit4 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 NOPAT. See details »
2 Cost of capital. See details »
3 Invested capital. See details »
4 2022 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= – × =
The period under review demonstrates fluctuating financial performance as measured by economic profit. Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) exhibited initial growth followed by a consistent decline, while invested capital generally increased throughout the period. The cost of capital remained relatively stable. These factors combined to influence the trend in economic profit.
- NOPAT Trend
- Net operating profit after taxes began at US$2,711 million in 2018, decreased to US$2,572 million in 2019, and then increased to US$2,814 million in 2020. A subsequent decline was observed in both 2021 (US$2,361 million) and 2022 (US$2,048 million), indicating a weakening operational profitability towards the end of the analyzed timeframe.
- Cost of Capital Stability
- The cost of capital remained consistently around 10% throughout the period, ranging from 10.16% to 10.33%. This relative stability suggests that the company’s risk profile and market conditions influencing its funding costs did not undergo significant changes during these years.
- Invested Capital Growth
- Invested capital showed an overall increasing trend, rising from US$11,791 million in 2018 to US$14,460 million in 2022. The largest increase occurred between 2018 and 2019 (US$2,068 million). While there was a slight decrease between 2020 and 2021, the overall trajectory indicates continued investment in the business.
- Economic Profit Decline
- Economic profit, representing the value created above the cost of capital, decreased consistently from US$1,492 million in 2018 to US$579 million in 2022. This decline, despite the increase in invested capital, suggests that the returns generated from those investments were insufficient to offset the cost of capital, particularly in the later years. The largest decrease in economic profit occurred between 2021 and 2022 (US$392 million).
The observed trend in economic profit warrants further investigation into the factors driving the decline in NOPAT and the effectiveness of capital allocation decisions. While invested capital increased, the diminishing economic profit indicates a potential erosion of value creation.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Colgate-Palmolive Co., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »
2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts and estimated returns.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in LIFO reserve. See details »
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring accrual.
5 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company.
6 2022 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
7 2022 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
8 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company.
9 2022 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
10 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
The analysis of financial data over the five-year period reveals several noteworthy trends concerning profitability metrics.
- Net Income Attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company
- This metric experienced a slight decline from 2018 to 2019, decreasing from 2400 million USD to 2367 million USD. In 2020, there was a significant increase to 2695 million USD, indicating a strong performance during that year. However, the subsequent years showed a downward trend, with net income falling to 2166 million USD in 2021 and further to 1785 million USD in 2022. This decline over the last two years suggests challenges affecting profitability.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The NOPAT figures followed a somewhat similar pattern. Initially, NOPAT decreased from 2711 million USD in 2018 to 2572 million USD in 2019. It then rose to 2814 million USD in 2020, reaching its peak in the observed period. Afterward, there was a decline to 2361 million USD in 2021, followed by a further decrease to 2048 million USD in 2022. While the drop in NOPAT is less steep compared to net income, the downward trajectory indicates a reduction in operating profitability post-2020.
Overall, the data suggests that both net income and net operating profit after taxes peaked in 2020 but have since faced a decline, with 2022 figures lower than those in 2018. The trends could imply external or internal factors negatively impacting earnings and operating efficiency in the latter years.
Cash Operating Taxes
Colgate-Palmolive Co., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
The financial data indicates a declining trend in the provision for income taxes over the five-year period. Starting at 906 million US dollars in 2018, there is a consistent decrease each year, reaching 693 million US dollars by the end of 2022. This suggests an overall reduction in the income tax obligations recorded, which could be indicative of changes in profitability, tax planning strategies, or tax rates applicable to the company.
Conversely, cash operating taxes show a more fluctuating pattern. From 887 million US dollars in 2018, the figure increases to a peak of 970 million US dollars in 2020, followed by a decline to 812 million US dollars in 2021. In 2022, cash operating taxes rise again to 892 million US dollars. The variation in cash operating tax payments as compared to the steady decline in provision for income taxes suggests differences in timing, tax payments, or adjustments in deferred tax accounts.
- Provision for Income Taxes:
- Decreased steadily from 906 million in 2018 to 693 million in 2022, indicating a potential decline in taxable income or changes in tax strategy.
- Cash Operating Taxes:
- Show volatility with a peak in 2020 (970 million), followed by a decline and a subsequent increase in 2022 (892 million), reflecting variability in actual cash tax payments.
- Comparison and Implications:
- The contrasting trends between provision and cash operating taxes may suggest the presence of timing differences, deferred tax assets or liabilities adjustments, or shifts in tax planning measures affecting reported versus paid taxes.
Invested Capital
Colgate-Palmolive Co., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
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 LIFO reserve. See details »
5 Addition of restructuring accrual.
6 Addition of equity equivalents to total Colgate-Palmolive Company shareholders’ equity.
7 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
8 Subtraction of marketable securities.
An analysis of the financial data over the five-year period reveals several notable trends in the company's debt, equity, and invested capital.
- Total Reported Debt & Leases
- This metric exhibited an overall increasing trend from 2018 to 2022. The reported debt rose from $6,986 million in 2018 to $9,271 million in 2022. Although there was a slight dip in 2020 and 2021, the general direction is upward, suggesting a growing reliance on debt financing over the period.
- Total Shareholders’ Equity
- This item showed significant volatility with a generally low base and fluctuating values. Starting at a negative value of -$102 million in 2018, equity improved considerably to reach $743 million in 2020, followed by a decline in the subsequent years, falling to $401 million by the end of 2022. This indicates volatility in the company's net assets and potentially some financial or operational challenges affecting retained earnings or other equity components.
- Invested Capital
- The invested capital demonstrated a steady increase from $11,791 million in 2018 to $14,460 million in 2022. Although minor fluctuations occurred between 2020 and 2021, the trend reflects continued growth in the capital invested in the company's operations, which could be related to expansions, acquisitions, or reinvestment into company assets.
Overall, the company appears to have increased its financial leverage, as evidenced by rising debt levels coupled with relatively stagnant or decreasing equity values. The growth in invested capital suggests ongoing investment in operations despite the fluctuating equity position.
Cost of Capital
Colgate-Palmolive Co., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Co., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Procter & Gamble Co. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 Invested capital. See details »
3 2022 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =
4 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The economic spread ratio exhibited a declining trend over the five-year period. While economic profit fluctuated, the invested capital generally increased, contributing to the observed changes in the economic spread ratio.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio decreased from 12.65% in 2018 to 4.00% in 2022. A substantial decrease was noted between 2018 and 2019, followed by a partial recovery in 2020. Further declines occurred in both 2021 and 2022, indicating a diminishing ability to generate returns exceeding the cost of capital.
- Economic Profit and Invested Capital Relationship
- Economic profit peaked in 2018 at US$1,492 million and experienced a low in 2022 at US$579 million. Invested capital increased from US$11,791 million in 2018 to US$14,460 million in 2022. The combination of decreasing economic profit and increasing invested capital directly contributed to the declining economic spread ratio. Although economic profit increased from 2019 to 2020, the larger increase in invested capital limited the positive impact on the ratio.
The consistent growth in invested capital, coupled with the decreasing economic profit, suggests a potential need to evaluate capital allocation efficiency and profitability drivers. The significant reduction in the economic spread ratio in the most recent years warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes and potential implications for future performance.
Economic Profit Margin
Colgate-Palmolive Co., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Procter & Gamble Co. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 2022 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The economic profit margin exhibited a declining trend over the five-year period. While economic profit fluctuated, the consistent increase in net sales alongside the decreasing economic profit margin suggests a weakening relationship between revenue generation and value creation.
- Economic Profit Margin
- The economic profit margin decreased from 9.60% in 2018 to 3.22% in 2022. This represents a substantial reduction, indicating that the company generated less economic profit for each dollar of net sales over time. The most significant decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, with a decrease of 42.8%.
Economic profit itself showed variability. It peaked at US$1,492 million in 2018, decreased to US$979 million in 2021, and further declined to US$579 million in 2022. This suggests that while the company remained profitable in economic terms, its ability to generate profit above its cost of capital diminished.
- Net Sales
- Net sales demonstrated a consistent upward trend, increasing from US$15,544 million in 2018 to US$17,967 million in 2022. This indicates revenue growth throughout the period. However, the simultaneous decline in the economic profit margin suggests that this revenue growth did not translate into a proportional increase in economic profit.
The divergence between the increasing net sales and decreasing economic profit margin warrants further investigation. Potential factors contributing to this trend could include rising operating costs, increased capital employed, or a decrease in the return on capital employed. A deeper analysis of the underlying drivers of these trends is recommended.