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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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Economic Profit
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 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
= – × =
The period under review demonstrates a consistent pattern of negative economic profit. While net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) fluctuates, it does not generate sufficient returns to cover the cost of capital employed. Invested capital exhibits an increasing trend, particularly in the most recent year, which exacerbates the negative economic profit.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT increased from US$5,376 million in 2020 to US$5,961 million in 2021. A subsequent decrease to US$5,460 million occurred in 2022, followed by increases to US$5,956 million in 2023 and US$5,978 million in 2024. Despite these fluctuations, NOPAT remains below the level required to generate positive economic profit.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital experienced a slight increase from 15.54% in 2020 to 15.60% in 2021, then a more pronounced increase to 15.92% in 2022. It decreased slightly to 15.76% in 2023 and further decreased to 15.08% in 2024. The cost of capital consistently exceeds the return generated by NOPAT, contributing to the negative economic profit.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital generally decreased from US$49,130 million in 2020 to US$47,332 million in 2022. A modest increase to US$48,147 million was observed in 2023, followed by a substantial increase to US$60,349 million in 2024. This significant rise in invested capital, coupled with a relatively stable NOPAT, directly contributed to the worsening economic profit in the final year.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit remained negative throughout the period, ranging from -US$1,582 million to -US$3,122 million. The negative economic profit decreased from -US$2,260 million in 2020 to -US$1,582 million in 2021, then increased to -US$2,077 million in 2022 and -US$1,633 million in 2023. The most significant decline occurred in 2024, with economic profit reaching -US$3,122 million. This indicates a widening gap between the return generated by invested capital and the cost of that capital.
The increasing invested capital, particularly in 2024, appears to be the primary driver of the worsening economic profit. While NOPAT remained relatively stable, the larger capital base required a correspondingly larger profit to achieve positive economic profit, which was not realized.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Honeywell International Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
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 allowances.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in customer advances and deferred income.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in obligations for product warranties and product performance guarantees.
5 Addition of increase (decrease) in repositioning reserves.
6 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Honeywell.
7 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
8 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest and other financial charges = Adjusted interest and other financial charges × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
9 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Honeywell.
10 2024 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
11 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
The financial data reveals the following trends for the analyzed period:
- Net Income Attributable
- The net income attributable to the entity showed a positive growth trend overall. Starting from approximately $4,779 million at the end of 2020, it increased to $5,542 million in 2021, reflecting a strong upward movement. However, there was a decline in 2022 to about $4,966 million, indicating a possible short-term setback or increased costs impacting profitability. The amount rebounded in 2023, reaching $5,658 million, and continued a slight increase into 2024, ending at $5,705 million. This pattern suggests resilience and recovery after the dip in 2022, with sustained profitability gains in the subsequent years.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT figures display a somewhat similar pattern to net income but overall maintain higher absolute values. The measure rose from $5,376 million in 2020 to $5,961 million in 2021, showing improvement in operations after tax considerations. A decrease occurred in 2022 to $5,460 million, mirroring the net income dip but with a less pronounced decline percentage-wise. Subsequently, NOPAT increased again to $5,956 million in 2023 and remained relatively stable into 2024 at $5,978 million. This trend indicates operational efficiency and effective tax management despite fluctuations, contributing to a steady NOPAT performance post-2022.
Overall, the data points to a company experiencing growth after 2020, facing a temporary decrease in 2022 in both net income and NOPAT, and then recovering with stable or increasing profitability through 2023 and 2024. The recovery phase suggests effective management responses to prior challenges, with consistent operational profit maintenance after tax effects considered.
Cash Operating Taxes
Honeywell International Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
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 analysis of the financial data reveals a fluctuating trend in tax-related expenses over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024.
- Tax Expense
- This item shows variability, with an initial increase from 1147 million US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 1625 million in 2021. Afterward, there was a decline to 1412 million in 2022, followed by a modest increase to 1487 million in 2023 and a slight decrease to 1473 million in 2024. Overall, the tax expense exhibits moderate fluctuations without a clear linear trend, suggesting changes in taxable income, tax rates, or tax planning strategies may have impacted this item.
- Cash Operating Taxes
- Cash operating taxes display a somewhat different pattern, with an increase from 1380 million in 2020 to a higher level of 1503 million in 2021. A further rise is noted in 2022 to 1654 million, followed by a decline to 1434 million in 2023. However, 2024 shows a significant increase to 1847 million, which is the highest value in the period analyzed. This suggests increased cash tax payments in the latest year, potentially due to changes in taxable income recognition, tax prepayments, or adjustments of prior tax obligations.
Comparing the two metrics, cash operating taxes consistently remain above the reported tax expense for most years, with the gap widening notably in 2024. This divergence may indicate timing differences between tax expense recognition in financial statements and actual cash tax outflows. The variability and the recent increase in cash operating taxes could signal changes in tax policy, effective tax rates, or operational results impacting tax liabilities.
Invested Capital
Honeywell International Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
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 customer advances and deferred income.
5 Addition of obligations for product warranties and product performance guarantees.
6 Addition of repositioning reserves.
7 Addition of equity equivalents to total Honeywell shareowners’ equity.
8 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
9 Subtraction of construction in progress.
10 Subtraction of available for sale investments.
The annual financial data reflects several significant trends concerning the company's debt levels, equity position, and overall invested capital.
- Total reported debt & leases
- There is a noticeable fluctuation in the total reported debt and leases over the five-year period. Starting from a relatively high level of 23,212 million USD at the end of 2020, the debt decreased to approximately 20,631 million USD in 2021 and remained fairly stable through 2022 at 20,537 million USD. In 2023, a slight increase to 21,536 million USD is observed. However, by the end of 2024, the debt surged markedly to 32,225 million USD, which represents a significant rise compared to previous years, indicating potential changes in financing strategy or increased borrowing.
- Total Honeywell shareowners’ equity
- The company's shareholders’ equity shows a more volatile but overall stable pattern. It initially increased from 17,549 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 18,569 million USD in 2021, followed by a decline to 16,697 million USD in 2022, and further down to a low of 15,856 million USD in 2023. By the end of 2024, equity recovered somewhat to 18,619 million USD, slightly surpassing the earlier peak. This fluctuation suggests periods of either retained earnings variation or equity adjustments, potentially influenced by market conditions and company performance.
- Invested capital
- The invested capital shows a gradual downward trend from 49,130 million USD in 2020 to a low of 47,332 million USD in 2022. It then moderately rebounds to 48,147 million USD in 2023 before exhibiting a substantial increase to 60,349 million USD in 2024. The sharp rise in invested capital in the final year correlates with the marked increase in debt, which may suggest the company has undertaken major investments financed predominantly through increased borrowing.
In summary, the data reveals that the company maintained relatively stable debt and equity figures between 2020 and 2023, with minor fluctuations. However, the year 2024 shows a pronounced increase in debt alongside a significant expansion in invested capital and a rebound in shareholder equity. These patterns may reflect strategic initiatives involving large-scale investments and changes in capital structure, indicating a more aggressive financial posture in the most recent year.
Cost of Capital
Honeywell International Inc., cost of capital calculations
| 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: 2024-12-31).
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: 2023-12-31).
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: 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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 »
Economic Spread Ratio
Honeywell International Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| 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 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| 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.
The economic spread ratio exhibited a generally declining trend over the five-year period. While fluctuations occurred, the ratio consistently remained negative, indicating that the company’s return on invested capital was less than its cost of capital throughout the analyzed timeframe.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio began at -4.60% in 2020. A moderate improvement was seen in 2021, with the ratio increasing to -3.27%. However, this improvement was short-lived, as the ratio deteriorated to -4.39% in 2022 and -3.39% in 2023. The most significant decline occurred in 2024, with the ratio reaching -5.17%, representing the lowest value observed during the period.
Economic profit remained negative across all years, mirroring the trend in the economic spread ratio. The magnitude of the economic profit losses varied, with 2020 and 2024 showing the largest negative values. Invested capital demonstrated a generally stable pattern from 2020 to 2023, with a notable increase in 2024. This increase in invested capital, coupled with a continued negative economic profit, likely contributed to the more substantial decline in the economic spread ratio observed in the final year.
- Invested Capital & Economic Profit Relationship
- The relationship between invested capital and economic profit suggests that despite relatively consistent levels of capital employed for the first four years, the company was unable to generate sufficient returns to cover its cost of capital. The increase in invested capital in 2024, without a corresponding improvement in economic profit, exacerbated the negative economic spread.
The consistent negative economic spread ratio indicates a persistent shortfall in value creation. The worsening trend in 2024 warrants further investigation to understand the underlying drivers and potential corrective actions.
Economic Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net sales | ||||||
| Add: Increase (decrease) in customer advances and deferred income | ||||||
| Adjusted net sales | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | ||||||
| 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 ÷ Adjusted net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The economic profit margin exhibited a generally negative trend over the five-year period. While fluctuations occurred, the overall movement indicates a decreasing ability to generate economic profit relative to net sales. A review of the underlying components – economic profit and adjusted net sales – reveals insights into this performance.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit remained negative throughout the observed period. The magnitude of the loss varied, with a decrease from US$2,260 million in 2020 to US$1,582 million in 2021. However, losses increased again in subsequent years, reaching US$3,122 million in 2024. This indicates a consistent failure to generate returns exceeding the cost of capital.
- Adjusted Net Sales
- Adjusted net sales demonstrated a consistent upward trend, increasing from US$33,125 million in 2020 to US$38,524 million in 2024. This growth in sales did not translate into positive economic profit, suggesting that revenue increases were insufficient to offset the cost of capital or were accompanied by increasing costs that eroded profitability.
- Economic Profit Margin
- The economic profit margin began at -6.82% in 2020, improved to -4.57% in 2021, and then deteriorated steadily. The margin reached -5.79% in 2022 and -4.48% in 2023 before declining significantly to -8.10% in 2024. This final decrease suggests a worsening relationship between profitability and sales, potentially due to increased capital costs or decreased operational efficiency. The margin’s movement largely mirrors the fluctuations in economic profit, but the percentage representation highlights the relative impact of these losses on sales revenue.
In summary, despite increasing sales, the company experienced consistently negative economic profit, resulting in a declining economic profit margin. The substantial increase in the margin’s negativity in 2024 warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes and potential corrective actions.