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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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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2010
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2010
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2010
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2010
- Analysis of Debt
- Aggregate Accruals
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Economic Profit
Generac Holdings Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in thousands
| 12 months ended: | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | |
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| Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 | ||||||
| Cost of capital2 | ||||||
| Invested capital3 | ||||||
| Economic profit4 | ||||||
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 NOPAT. See details »
2 Cost of capital. See details »
3 Invested capital. See details »
4 2021 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= – × =
The financial data reveals notable trends in profitability, capital costs, invested capital, and economic profit over the five-year period ending December 31, 2021.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
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NOPAT demonstrated consistent growth throughout the period. Starting at $230.6 million in 2017, it increased steadily each year, reaching $641.3 million in 2021. This represents nearly a threefold increase over five years, indicating a strong improvement in operating profitability after taxes.
- Cost of Capital
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The cost of capital showed a gradual upward trend from 10.81% in 2017 to a peak of 14.09% in 2020. In 2021, it slightly declined to 13.95%. The increase over the years suggests higher risk perceptions or changes in the company’s capital structure, while the slight fall in the final year may reflect an improvement in capital market conditions or optimized financing strategies.
- Invested Capital
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Invested capital showed steady and significant growth, increasing from approximately $1.71 billion in 2017 to $3.77 billion in 2021. The largest annual increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, reflecting possibly major investments or capital expenditures aimed at expanding operations or enhancing productive capacity.
- Economic Profit
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Economic profit, calculated as the difference between NOPAT and the cost of capital times invested capital, shows more volatility compared to NOPAT. It rose from $45.7 million in 2017 to $78.8 million in 2018, then sharply decreased to $24.4 million in 2019. It rebounded moderately to $43.8 million in 2020 and then more than doubled to $115.1 million in 2021. This pattern indicates fluctuations in value creation relative to the cost of capital, with the company significantly improving its value creation in 2021 despite higher invested capital and increased capital costs.
Overall, the data indicates that the company has been expanding its capital base and improving operational profitability over time. Despite rising costs of capital, the firm has managed to enhance economic profit substantially, particularly in the most recent year. This suggests effective management of investments and operating efficiency leading to increased shareholder value creation.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Generac Holdings Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in thousands
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »
2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance for credit losses.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in deferred revenue related to extended warranties.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in product warranty liability.
5 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc..
6 2021 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
7 2021 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 Generac Holdings Inc..
The annual financial data reveals a consistent upward trend in both net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. and net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) over the five-year period from 2017 to 2021.
- Net Income Attributable to Generac Holdings Inc.
- This metric increased steadily each year, starting at $159,386 thousand in 2017 and reaching $550,494 thousand by the end of 2021. The growth is particularly notable between 2019 and 2021, where net income rose substantially, indicating improved profitability.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- Likewise, NOPAT demonstrated a positive growth trajectory, increasing from $230,606 thousand in 2017 to $641,346 thousand in 2021. The increase in NOPAT aligns with the trend seen in net income, and the largest annual increments occurred from 2019 onward.
Overall, the data indicates strong financial performance with expanding profitability. The acceleration in growth after 2019 suggests successful operational improvements or favorable market conditions during this period. Both net income and NOPAT exhibit similar patterns, reinforcing the company’s capacity to convert operating results into net earnings effectively.
Cash Operating Taxes
Generac Holdings Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in thousands
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
The data reveals a consistent upward trend in both the provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes over the five-year period from December 31, 2017, to December 31, 2021.
- Provision for Income Taxes
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The provision for income taxes increased steadily from $43.6 million in 2017 to $134.96 million in 2021. This represents more than a threefold increase over the five years. Notably, the most significant annual increases were observed between 2019 and 2020, and between 2020 and 2021, indicating a surge in taxable income or changes in tax rates or tax liabilities.
- Cash Operating Taxes
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Cash operating taxes also showed a consistent rise from $39.5 million in 2017 to $143.73 million in 2021. Similar to the provision for income taxes, the growth in cash operating taxes accelerated particularly after 2019, with a marked increase from 2019 to 2020 and again into 2021.
The parallel upward movement of both provision and cash operating taxes suggests increasing profitability or taxable events impacting the company's tax obligations. The faster growth in cash operating taxes relative to the provision, especially after 2019, might indicate changes in tax payment timing or adjustments to deferred tax assets or liabilities.
Overall, the data points to escalating tax expenses over the period, which could affect net profitability and cash flow management, meriting further analysis to understand the underlying drivers such as revenue growth, changes in tax legislation, or tax strategy adjustments.
Invested Capital
Generac Holdings Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in thousands
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
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 deferred revenue related to extended warranties.
5 Addition of product warranty liability.
6 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity attributable to Generac Holdings Inc..
7 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
8 Subtraction of construction in progress.
- Total Reported Debt & Leases
- The total reported debt and leases showed a relatively stable trend from 2017 to 2020, fluctuating slightly between approximately 935,873 and 972,646 thousand US dollars. However, in 2021, there was a notable increase to 1,083,975 thousand US dollars, representing a rise compared to prior years.
- Stockholders’ Equity Attributable to Generac Holdings Inc.
- Stockholders’ equity exhibited a consistent and substantial growth over the five-year period. Beginning at 559,552 thousand US dollars in 2017, it increased steadily each year, reaching 2,213,774 thousand US dollars in 2021. This growth signifies a strong enhancement of the equity base, more than tripling its initial value.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital demonstrated an upward trajectory throughout the period analyzed. Starting from 1,710,524 thousand US dollars in 2017, it rose continuously each year, culminating at 3,771,373 thousand US dollars in 2021. The increase indicates ongoing investments or retained earnings contributing to capital growth, with the largest annual rise observed between 2020 and 2021.
- Overall Analysis
- The data indicates that while the company maintained a relatively stable debt level until 2020 with a spike in 2021, it simultaneously experienced pronounced expansion in both equity and invested capital. The substantial growth in equity suggests strong financial health and possibly profitable operations or capital injections, which supported the increase in invested capital. The rise in debt in the latest year may reflect additional financing activities to support expansion or operational needs. Overall, the financial position shows strengthening capital structure and capacity.
Cost of Capital
Generac Holdings Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Borrowings and finance lease obligation3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Borrowings and finance lease obligation. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Borrowings and finance lease obligation3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Borrowings and finance lease obligation. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Borrowings and finance lease obligation3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Borrowings and finance lease obligation. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Borrowings and finance lease obligation3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Borrowings and finance lease obligation. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Borrowings and finance lease obligation3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Borrowings and finance lease obligation. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Generac Holdings Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | ||||||
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 Invested capital. See details »
3 2021 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =
4 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit showed considerable fluctuations over the five-year period. It increased significantly from approximately $45.7 million in 2017 to $78.8 million in 2018. However, there was a sharp decline in 2019, dropping to $24.4 million. This was followed by a modest recovery in 2020 with economic profit rising to $43.8 million, and a strong resurgence in 2021, reaching a peak of $115.1 million, the highest in the observed period.
- Invested Capital
- The invested capital consistently increased each year, starting from around $1.71 billion in 2017 and reaching approximately $3.77 billion by the end of 2021. This steady upward trend indicates ongoing investments and growth in the company’s asset base over the period.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio, which measures the return on invested capital relative to cost, displayed variability but generally remained positive. It peaked in 2018 at 4.0%, then dropped substantially to 1.09% in 2019. A partial recovery occurred in 2020 with the ratio increasing to 1.63%, followed by a more significant rise to 3.05% in 2021, though it did not return to the 2018 level. This pattern suggests fluctuating efficiency in generating returns above the cost of capital during the period.
- Summary Insights
- The data indicates that while the company has steadily increased its invested capital, its economic profit and economic spread ratio have been more volatile. The strong rebound in economic profit and improvement in economic spread ratio in 2021 suggest enhanced profitability and improved capital efficiency in the most recent year. However, the sharp declines observed in 2019 highlight periods of lower operating performance or increased capital costs. Overall, the company demonstrates growth in capital investment accompanied by cyclical variations in profitability and return metrics.
Economic Profit Margin
Generac Holdings Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Add: Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue related to extended warranties | ||||||
| Adjusted net sales | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | ||||||
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 2021 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Adjusted net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals several key trends in the company's performance over the five-year period ending December 31, 2021. The adjusted net sales have shown a consistent upward trajectory, increasing each year. Starting from approximately 1.69 billion USD in 2017, sales grew steadily to reach nearly 3.76 billion USD by 2021, reflecting significant business expansion.
Economic profit demonstrates more variability over the same period. The value rose sharply from about 45.7 million USD in 2017 to nearly 78.8 million USD in 2018. However, it then declined substantially to 24.4 million USD in 2019 before recovering somewhat to 43.8 million USD in 2020. A pronounced increase occurred in 2021, with economic profit reaching a peak of approximately 115.1 million USD. This pattern indicates fluctuations in profitability efficiency despite continuous revenue growth.
The economic profit margin, which relates economic profit to net sales, further highlights these profitability variations. It increased from 2.7% in 2017 to 3.87% in 2018, aligning with the rise in economic profit. Subsequently, the margin fell sharply to 1.1% in 2019, indicating reduced profitability relative to sales. Modest improvements followed in 2020 and 2021, with the margin reaching 1.76% and 3.06%, respectively. While the margin in 2021 did not surpass the 2018 peak, it reflects a strong recovery compared to the dip in 2019.
- Summary of Trends:
- - Adjusted net sales exhibited a steady and significant increase from 2017 to 2021.
- - Economic profit was more volatile, with a notable decline in 2019 before a strong recovery by 2021.
- - Economic profit margin mirrored the fluctuations in economic profit, decreasing significantly in 2019 and partially rebounding thereafter.
- - The overall data suggests effective scaling of operations with intermittent challenges maintaining consistent profitability margins during the period analyzed.