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.
Economic Profit
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 NOPAT. See details »
2 Cost of capital. See details »
3 Invested capital. See details »
4 2025 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= 5,535 – 13.98% × 61,387 = -3,049
The financial performance from 2021 to 2025 is characterized by a persistent negative economic profit, indicating that the returns generated by the organization have consistently fallen below its weighted average cost of capital. While operating profits remained relatively stable for the first four years, a substantial increase in the capital base toward the end of the timeframe has accelerated the erosion of economic value.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT exhibited fluctuations without a clear growth trend. Following a decline to 5,460 million USD in 2022, the figure recovered to a peak of 5,978 million USD in 2024 before retreating to 5,535 million USD in 2025. This stability in operating profit, contrasted with rising investment, suggests that operational gains have not scaled in proportion to the capital deployed.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital remained relatively stable, ranging between 13.90% and 14.66%. A slight downward trend is observed starting in 2024, where the rate decreased to 13.90% and remained near that level in 2025. Despite this minor reduction in the hurdle rate, the cost of capital remained sufficiently high to ensure that the company's operating returns remained inadequate for value creation.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital remained stable between 47,332 million USD and 48,349 million USD from 2021 to 2023. However, a significant expansion occurred in 2024, with invested capital rising to 60,349 million USD, and further increasing to 61,387 million USD in 2025. This represents a substantial increase in the capital base that failed to produce a corresponding increase in NOPAT.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit remained negative throughout the entire period, signaling a continuous destruction of shareholder value. The economic loss widened from -982 million USD in 2021 to -3,049 million USD in 2025. The most pronounced deterioration occurred between 2023 and 2025, coinciding with the sharp increase in invested capital. This pattern indicates that the new capital investments have not yet generated returns sufficient to cover their own cost of financing, thereby deepening the total economic deficit.
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Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Honeywell International Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
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 2025 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= 983 × 4.30% = 42
8 2025 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest and other financial charges = Adjusted interest and other financial charges × Statutory income tax rate
= 1,386 × 21.00% = 291
9 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Honeywell.
10 2025 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= 369 × 21.00% = 77
11 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
12 Elimination of discontinued operations.
Net income attributable to Honeywell and Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) exhibited varied performance between 2021 and 2025. NOPAT demonstrated relative stability compared to net income, with fluctuations occurring within a defined range. A review of the figures reveals specific trends worthy of note.
- NOPAT Trend
- NOPAT began at US$5,961 million in 2021, decreased to US$5,460 million in 2022, and then recovered to US$5,956 million in 2023. This was followed by a slight increase to US$5,978 million in 2024 before declining to US$5,535 million in 2025. The period between 2022 and 2023 shows the most significant positive change, while the decrease from 2024 to 2025 represents the largest single-year decline within the observed timeframe.
- Net Income Trend
- Net income attributable to Honeywell started at US$5,542 million in 2021, decreased to US$4,966 million in 2022, increased substantially to US$5,658 million in 2023, and continued to rise to US$5,705 million in 2024. However, it experienced a notable decrease to US$4,729 million in 2025. The volatility in net income is more pronounced than that observed in NOPAT.
- Relationship between NOPAT and Net Income
- In 2021, NOPAT exceeded net income by US$419 million. This difference narrowed in 2022 to US$506 million, with NOPAT still exceeding net income. The gap widened again in 2023 to US$692 million, and remained substantial in 2024 at US$727 million. However, in 2025, NOPAT exceeded net income by US$806 million, indicating a larger divergence than in previous years. This suggests that factors beyond core operating profitability are increasingly influencing reported net income.
The observed trends suggest that while core operating profitability, as measured by NOPAT, has remained relatively stable, net income is subject to greater fluctuations. The increasing difference between NOPAT and net income in the later years warrants further investigation to identify the contributing factors, such as changes in non-operating items or tax rates.
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Cash Operating Taxes
Honeywell International Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
The reported tax expense and cash operating taxes exhibit distinct patterns over the five-year period. While both figures generally fluctuate, a notable divergence emerges, particularly in the later years. Tax expense demonstrates a decreasing trend from 2021 to 2025, while cash operating taxes show more variability.
- Tax Expense Trend
- Tax expense decreased from US$1,625 million in 2021 to US$1,008 million in 2025. A slight increase was observed between 2021 and 2022, followed by relative stability between 2022 and 2024 before a more substantial decline in 2025. This suggests potential changes in the company’s effective tax rate or taxable income.
- Cash Operating Taxes Trend
- Cash operating taxes increased from US$1,503 million in 2021 to US$1,654 million in 2022, representing a notable increase. This was followed by a decrease to US$1,434 million in 2023, then a significant rise to US$1,847 million in 2024. Finally, cash operating taxes decreased to US$1,204 million in 2025. The volatility in cash operating taxes suggests potential timing differences between reported tax expense and actual cash outflows for taxes.
- Relationship Between Tax Expense and Cash Operating Taxes
- In 2021 and 2022, cash operating taxes were relatively close to the reported tax expense. However, from 2023 onwards, a growing difference is apparent. In 2024, cash operating taxes exceeded tax expense by a considerable margin (US$374 million), while in 2025, tax expense exceeded cash operating taxes by US$204 million. This discrepancy could be attributed to deferred tax assets or liabilities, tax credits, or changes in tax laws impacting the timing of cash payments.
The observed trends indicate a potential decoupling between accounting-based tax expense and the actual cash taxes paid by the company. Further investigation into the underlying causes of these differences is warranted to fully understand the implications for economic value added (EVA) calculations and overall financial performance.
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Invested Capital
Honeywell International Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
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.
Analysis of the presented financial information reveals trends in the company’s capital structure over the five-year period. Invested capital demonstrates a generally increasing trajectory, while both total reported debt & leases and total shareowners’ equity exhibit more fluctuating patterns.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital remained relatively stable between 2021 and 2023, fluctuating around the US$48 billion mark. A significant increase is observed in 2024, reaching US$60.349 billion, and continues to rise in 2025 to US$61.387 billion. This suggests an expansion of the company’s asset base funded by both debt and equity.
- Total Reported Debt & Leases
- Total reported debt & leases decreased slightly from US$20.631 billion in 2021 to US$20.537 billion in 2022. It then increased to US$21.536 billion in 2023 before experiencing a substantial rise to US$32.225 billion in 2024. This upward trend continues into 2025, reaching US$35.563 billion. The increases in 2024 and 2025 indicate a greater reliance on debt financing.
- Total Honeywell Shareowners’ Equity
- Total shareowners’ equity decreased from US$18.569 billion in 2021 to US$16.697 billion in 2022 and further declined to US$15.856 billion in 2023. A partial recovery is seen in 2024, with equity increasing to US$18.619 billion, but it then falls again in 2025 to US$13.904 billion. This suggests potential share repurchases, dividend payouts, or retained earnings impacts contributing to the fluctuations.
The combined effect of these trends is a growing reliance on debt to fund the increasing invested capital, particularly evident in the later years of the period. While invested capital has increased consistently since 2024, the shareowners’ equity has shown volatility, with a notable decrease in 2025. This shift in the capital structure warrants further investigation to assess its implications for the company’s financial risk and future performance.
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Cost of Capital
Honeywell International Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | 154,247) | 154,247) | ÷ | 189,267) | = | 0.81 | 0.81 | × | 16.47% | = | 13.42% | ||
| Debt3 | 34,037) | 34,037) | ÷ | 189,267) | = | 0.18 | 0.18 | × | 3.81% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.54% | ||
| Operating lease liability4 | 983) | 983) | ÷ | 189,267) | = | 0.01 | 0.01 | × | 4.30% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.02% | ||
| Total: | 189,267) | 1.00 | 13.98% | ||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31).
1 US$ 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 | 131,771) | 131,771) | ÷ | 162,673) | = | 0.81 | 0.81 | × | 16.47% | = | 13.34% | ||
| Debt3 | 29,776) | 29,776) | ÷ | 162,673) | = | 0.18 | 0.18 | × | 3.75% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.54% | ||
| Operating lease liability4 | 1,126) | 1,126) | ÷ | 162,673) | = | 0.01 | 0.01 | × | 3.50% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.02% | ||
| Total: | 162,673) | 1.00 | 13.90% | ||||||||||
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 | 128,591) | 128,591) | ÷ | 149,475) | = | 0.86 | 0.86 | × | 16.47% | = | 14.17% | ||
| Debt3 | 19,791) | 19,791) | ÷ | 149,475) | = | 0.13 | 0.13 | × | 3.11% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.33% | ||
| Operating lease liability4 | 1,093) | 1,093) | ÷ | 149,475) | = | 0.01 | 0.01 | × | 3.00% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.02% | ||
| Total: | 149,475) | 1.00 | 14.51% | ||||||||||
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 | 133,942) | 133,942) | ÷ | 153,482) | = | 0.87 | 0.87 | × | 16.47% | = | 14.37% | ||
| Debt3 | 18,573) | 18,573) | ÷ | 153,482) | = | 0.12 | 0.12 | × | 2.84% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.27% | ||
| Operating lease liability4 | 967) | 967) | ÷ | 153,482) | = | 0.01 | 0.01 | × | 2.10% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.01% | ||
| Total: | 153,482) | 1.00 | 14.66% | ||||||||||
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 | 128,241) | 128,241) | ÷ | 149,837) | = | 0.86 | 0.86 | × | 16.47% | = | 14.10% | ||
| Debt3 | 20,564) | 20,564) | ÷ | 149,837) | = | 0.14 | 0.14 | × | 2.30% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.25% | ||
| Operating lease liability4 | 1,032) | 1,032) | ÷ | 149,837) | = | 0.01 | 0.01 | × | 2.30% × (1 – 21.00%) | = | 0.01% | ||
| Total: | 149,837) | 1.00 | 14.36% | ||||||||||
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 »
Economic Spread Ratio
Honeywell International Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | (3,049) | (2,413) | (1,032) | (1,477) | (982) | |
| Invested capital2 | 61,387) | 60,349) | 48,147) | 47,332) | 48,349) | |
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | -4.97% | -4.00% | -2.14% | -3.12% | -2.03% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -5.78% | -35.08% | -15.01% | -20.40% | -19.01% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | -6.76% | -2.20% | -2.26% | -6.19% | -5.60% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | -5.03% | -6.21% | -7.78% | -9.69% | -9.30% | |
| GE Aerospace | 3.37% | -0.52% | 1.30% | -13.67% | -18.58% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 12.56% | 11.55% | 17.99% | 14.01% | 14.99% | |
| RTX Corp. | -1.00% | -3.11% | -4.84% | -4.90% | -4.36% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 Invested capital. See details »
3 2025 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × -3,049 ÷ 61,387 = -4.97%
4 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance regarding economic value added demonstrates a consistent inability to generate returns exceeding the cost of capital over the five-year period. Economic profit remained negative throughout the analysis window, with a notable acceleration in value destruction starting in 2024.
- Economic Profit Trend
- A downward trajectory is observed in economic profit, which moved from -982 million US$ in 2021 to -3,049 million US$ by 2025. Although a marginal recovery occurred in 2023 (-1,032 million US$), this was followed by a sharp decline in 2024 and 2025, suggesting an increasing gap between the actual returns and the required return on capital.
- Invested Capital Dynamics
- Invested capital remained relatively stable between 2021 and 2023, fluctuating around 48 billion US$. A significant expansion occurred in 2024, with capital increasing to 60,349 million US$, and further rising to 61,387 million US$ in 2025. The synchronization of this capital increase with deeper negative economic profits indicates that the additional investment failed to generate returns sufficient to cover its own cost.
- Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
- The economic spread ratio reveals a persistent negative spread, confirming that the return on invested capital consistently lagged behind the cost of capital. The ratio deteriorated from -2.03% in 2021 to -4.97% in 2025. The most significant degradation in capital efficiency is evident between 2023 and 2025, where the spread widened from -2.14% to -4.97%, reflecting a diminishing ability to create economic value.
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Economic Profit Margin
Honeywell International Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | (3,049) | (2,413) | (1,032) | (1,477) | (982) | |
| Net sales | 37,442) | 38,498) | 36,662) | 35,466) | 34,392) | |
| Add: Increase (decrease) in customer advances and deferred income | 376) | 26) | (219) | 402) | 199) | |
| Adjusted net sales | 37,818) | 38,524) | 36,443) | 35,868) | 34,591) | |
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | -8.06% | -6.26% | -2.83% | -4.12% | -2.84% | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | -3.46% | -26.51% | -8.67% | -15.58% | -15.10% | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | -6.83% | -2.06% | -1.97% | -5.99% | -6.46% | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | -6.33% | -7.97% | -10.54% | -14.37% | -13.96% | |
| GE Aerospace | 3.07% | -0.56% | 1.01% | -12.40% | -18.76% | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 5.08% | 4.68% | 7.30% | 5.65% | 6.40% | |
| RTX Corp. | -1.23% | -4.14% | -7.61% | -8.04% | -7.58% | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 2025 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Adjusted net sales
= 100 × -3,049 ÷ 37,818 = -8.06%
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The analysis of economic value added indicates a sustained period of negative economic profit, signaling that the entity failed to generate returns exceeding its cost of capital throughout the observed five-year period.
- Economic Profit Trends
- A persistent negative trajectory is observed in economic profit, which expanded from a deficit of 982 million US dollars in 2021 to 3,049 million US dollars by 2025. While a marginal improvement occurred in 2023, the economic deficit accelerated significantly in 2024 and 2025, indicating a widening gap between operating returns and the required capital charge.
- Revenue and Scale Dynamics
- Adjusted net sales exhibited a general upward trend from 2021 through 2024, increasing from 34,591 million US dollars to a peak of 38,524 million US dollars, before a slight contraction to 37,818 million US dollars in 2025. The data suggests that the expansion in sales volume did not contribute to economic value creation, as the absolute economic loss grew despite the increase in top-line revenue.
- Economic Profit Margin Performance
- The economic profit margin reflects a deteriorating trend, moving from -2.84% in 2021 to -8.06% in 2025. A critical decline is noted between 2023 and 2025, where the margin shifted from -2.83% to -8.06%. This trend indicates that for every dollar of adjusted net sales, the amount of economic value destroyed increased substantially over the final two years of the period.
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