Stock Analysis on Net

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

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Analysis of Reportable Segments

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Segment Profit Margin

Illinois Tool Works Inc., profit margin by reportable segment

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 19.46% 17.78% 21.51% 22.50% 22.84%
Food Equipment 22.57% 19.67% 26.42% 25.84% 26.19%
Test & Measurement and Electronics 27.41% 25.83% 25.55% 24.09% 22.43%
Welding 29.70% 27.17% 27.66% 28.03% 26.98%
Polymers & Fluids 25.33% 24.78% 22.83% 21.40% 20.71%
Construction Products 27.25% 25.48% 23.57% 24.35% 23.86%
Specialty Products 27.18% 26.02% 25.86% 26.76% 27.19%

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).

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.
Food Equipment Food Equipment segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.
Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Welding Welding segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Construction Products Construction Products segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Specialty Products Specialty Products segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Automotive OEM

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Automotive OEM; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 545 457 659 751 747
Operating revenue 2,800 2,571 3,063 3,338 3,271
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 19.46% 17.78% 21.51% 22.50% 22.84%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 545 ÷ 2,800 = 19.46%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Food Equipment

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Food Equipment; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 469 342 578 572 556
Operating revenue 2,078 1,739 2,188 2,214 2,123
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 22.57% 19.67% 26.42% 25.84% 26.19%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 469 ÷ 2,078 = 22.57%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Food Equipment Food Equipment segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Test & Measurement and Electronics

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Test & Measurement and Electronics; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 643 507 542 523 464
Operating revenue 2,346 1,963 2,121 2,171 2,069
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 27.41% 25.83% 25.55% 24.09% 22.43%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 643 ÷ 2,346 = 27.41%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Welding

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Welding; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 490 376 453 474 415
Operating revenue 1,650 1,384 1,638 1,691 1,538
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 29.70% 27.17% 27.66% 28.03% 26.98%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 490 ÷ 1,650 = 29.70%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Welding Welding segment profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Profit Margin: Polymers & Fluids

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Polymers & Fluids; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 457 402 381 369 357
Operating revenue 1,804 1,622 1,669 1,724 1,724
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 25.33% 24.78% 22.83% 21.40% 20.71%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 457 ÷ 1,804 = 25.33%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Construction Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Construction Products; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 530 421 383 414 399
Operating revenue 1,945 1,652 1,625 1,700 1,672
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 27.25% 25.48% 23.57% 24.35% 23.86%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 530 ÷ 1,945 = 27.25%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Construction Products Construction Products segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Profit Margin: Specialty Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Specialty Products; segment profit margin calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 504 432 472 522 527
Operating revenue 1,854 1,660 1,825 1,951 1,938
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment profit margin1 27.18% 26.02% 25.86% 26.76% 27.19%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Operating revenue
= 100 × 504 ÷ 1,854 = 27.18%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment profit margin Specialty Products Specialty Products segment profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Return on Assets (Segment ROA)

Illinois Tool Works Inc., ROA by reportable segment

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 24.12% 19.85% 27.27% 31.45% 31.10%
Food Equipment 44.58% 34.79% 55.47% 56.13% 52.75%
Test & Measurement and Electronics 19.83% 22.64% 22.83% 22.32% 18.95%
Welding 62.50% 53.71% 61.72% 60.08% 54.89%
Polymers & Fluids 24.30% 21.67% 20.46% 19.00% 17.27%
Construction Products 38.77% 33.98% 32.57% 35.48% 33.36%
Specialty Products 29.96% 26.42% 28.50% 30.94% 30.62%

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).

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Food Equipment Food Equipment segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.
Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Welding Welding segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Construction Products Construction Products segment ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Specialty Products Specialty Products segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment ROA: Automotive OEM

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Automotive OEM; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 545 457 659 751 747
Identifiable assets 2,260 2,302 2,417 2,388 2,402
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 24.12% 19.85% 27.27% 31.45% 31.10%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 545 ÷ 2,260 = 24.12%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment ROA: Food Equipment

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Food Equipment; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 469 342 578 572 556
Identifiable assets 1,052 983 1,042 1,019 1,054
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 44.58% 34.79% 55.47% 56.13% 52.75%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 469 ÷ 1,052 = 44.58%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Food Equipment Food Equipment segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.

Segment ROA: Test & Measurement and Electronics

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Test & Measurement and Electronics; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 643 507 542 523 464
Identifiable assets 3,242 2,239 2,374 2,343 2,449
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 19.83% 22.64% 22.83% 22.32% 18.95%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 643 ÷ 3,242 = 19.83%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment ROA: Welding

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Welding; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 490 376 453 474 415
Identifiable assets 784 700 734 789 756
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 62.50% 53.71% 61.72% 60.08% 54.89%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 490 ÷ 784 = 62.50%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Welding Welding segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment ROA: Polymers & Fluids

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Polymers & Fluids; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 457 402 381 369 357
Identifiable assets 1,881 1,855 1,862 1,942 2,067
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 24.30% 21.67% 20.46% 19.00% 17.27%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 457 ÷ 1,881 = 24.30%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment ROA: Construction Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Construction Products; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 530 421 383 414 399
Identifiable assets 1,367 1,239 1,176 1,167 1,196
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 38.77% 33.98% 32.57% 35.48% 33.36%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 530 ÷ 1,367 = 38.77%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Construction Products Construction Products segment ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment ROA: Specialty Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Specialty Products; segment ROA calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income 504 432 472 522 527
Identifiable assets 1,682 1,635 1,656 1,687 1,721
Segment Profitability Ratio
Segment ROA1 29.96% 26.42% 28.50% 30.94% 30.62%

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 2021 Calculation
Segment ROA = 100 × Operating income ÷ Identifiable assets
= 100 × 504 ÷ 1,682 = 29.96%

Segment profitability ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment ROA Specialty Products Specialty Products segment ROA deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover

Illinois Tool Works Inc., asset turnover by reportable segment

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 1.24 1.12 1.27 1.40 1.36
Food Equipment 1.98 1.77 2.10 2.17 2.01
Test & Measurement and Electronics 0.72 0.88 0.89 0.93 0.84
Welding 2.10 1.98 2.23 2.14 2.03
Polymers & Fluids 0.96 0.87 0.90 0.89 0.83
Construction Products 1.42 1.33 1.38 1.46 1.40
Specialty Products 1.10 1.02 1.10 1.16 1.13

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).

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Food Equipment Food Equipment segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Welding Welding segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Construction Products Construction Products segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Specialty Products Specialty Products segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Automotive OEM

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Automotive OEM; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 2,800 2,571 3,063 3,338 3,271
Identifiable assets 2,260 2,302 2,417 2,388 2,402
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 1.24 1.12 1.27 1.40 1.36

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 2,800 ÷ 2,260 = 1.24

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Food Equipment

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Food Equipment; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 2,078 1,739 2,188 2,214 2,123
Identifiable assets 1,052 983 1,042 1,019 1,054
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 1.98 1.77 2.10 2.17 2.01

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 2,078 ÷ 1,052 = 1.98

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Food Equipment Food Equipment segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Test & Measurement and Electronics

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Test & Measurement and Electronics; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 2,346 1,963 2,121 2,171 2,069
Identifiable assets 3,242 2,239 2,374 2,343 2,449
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 0.72 0.88 0.89 0.93 0.84

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 2,346 ÷ 3,242 = 0.72

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Asset Turnover: Welding

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Welding; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 1,650 1,384 1,638 1,691 1,538
Identifiable assets 784 700 734 789 756
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 2.10 1.98 2.23 2.14 2.03

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 1,650 ÷ 784 = 2.10

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Welding Welding segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Polymers & Fluids

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Polymers & Fluids; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 1,804 1,622 1,669 1,724 1,724
Identifiable assets 1,881 1,855 1,862 1,942 2,067
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 0.96 0.87 0.90 0.89 0.83

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 1,804 ÷ 1,881 = 0.96

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Construction Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Construction Products; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 1,945 1,652 1,625 1,700 1,672
Identifiable assets 1,367 1,239 1,176 1,167 1,196
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 1.42 1.33 1.38 1.46 1.40

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 1,945 ÷ 1,367 = 1.42

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Construction Products Construction Products segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Asset Turnover: Specialty Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Specialty Products; segment asset turnover calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating revenue 1,854 1,660 1,825 1,951 1,938
Identifiable assets 1,682 1,635 1,656 1,687 1,721
Segment Activity Ratio
Segment asset turnover1 1.10 1.02 1.10 1.16 1.13

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 2021 Calculation
Segment asset turnover = Operating revenue ÷ Identifiable assets
= 1,854 ÷ 1,682 = 1.10

Segment activity ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment asset turnover Specialty Products Specialty Products segment asset turnover ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation

Illinois Tool Works Inc., capital expenditures to depreciation by reportable segment

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 0.91 0.60 1.07 1.50 1.32
Food Equipment 0.71 0.83 0.85 0.64 0.60
Test & Measurement and Electronics 0.56 0.31 0.38 0.35 0.25
Welding 1.04 1.13 1.08 0.85 0.61
Polymers & Fluids 0.24 0.22 0.23 0.18 0.18
Construction Products 0.94 0.68 1.00 0.78 0.67
Specialty Products 0.76 0.68 0.95 0.91 0.70

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).

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Food Equipment Food Equipment segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Welding Welding segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then deteriorated significantly from 2020 to 2021.
Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.
Construction Products Construction Products segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.
Specialty Products Specialty Products segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Automotive OEM

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Automotive OEM; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 116 79 134 184 147
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 128 131 125 123 111
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.91 0.60 1.07 1.50 1.32

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 116 ÷ 128 = 0.91

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Automotive OEM Automotive OEM segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Food Equipment

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Food Equipment; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 30 34 35 28 27
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 42 41 41 44 45
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.71 0.83 0.85 0.64 0.60

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 30 ÷ 42 = 0.71

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Food Equipment Food Equipment segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Test & Measurement and Electronics

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Test & Measurement and Electronics; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 37 23 26 31 23
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 66 75 69 88 92
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.56 0.31 0.38 0.35 0.25

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 37 ÷ 66 = 0.56

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Test & Measurement and Electronics Test & Measurement and Electronics segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Welding

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Welding; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 27 27 28 23 17
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 26 24 26 27 28
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 1.04 1.13 1.08 0.85 0.61

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 27 ÷ 26 = 1.04

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Welding Welding segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then deteriorated significantly from 2020 to 2021.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Polymers & Fluids

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Polymers & Fluids; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 15 16 18 15 16
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 62 72 77 83 89
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.24 0.22 0.23 0.18 0.18

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 15 ÷ 62 = 0.24

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Polymers & Fluids Polymers & Fluids segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 exceeding 2019 level.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Construction Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Construction Products; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 30 21 29 25 22
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 32 31 29 32 33
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.94 0.68 1.00 0.78 0.67

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 30 ÷ 32 = 0.94

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Construction Products Construction Products segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then improved from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Segment Capital Expenditures to Depreciation: Specialty Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Specialty Products; segment capital expenditures to depreciation calculation

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Plant and equipment additions 41 36 56 58 45
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets 54 53 59 64 64
Segment Financial Ratio
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation1 0.76 0.68 0.95 0.91 0.70

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 2021 Calculation
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation = Plant and equipment additions ÷ Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets
= 41 ÷ 54 = 0.76

Segment financial ratio Reportable segment The company
Segment capital expenditures to depreciation Specialty Products Specialty Products segment capital expenditures to depreciation ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 but then slightly improved from 2020 to 2021.

Operating revenue

Illinois Tool Works Inc., operating revenue by reportable segment

US$ in millions

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 2,800 2,571 3,063 3,338 3,271
Food Equipment 2,078 1,739 2,188 2,214 2,123
Test & Measurement and Electronics 2,346 1,963 2,121 2,171 2,069
Welding 1,650 1,384 1,638 1,691 1,538
Polymers & Fluids 1,804 1,622 1,669 1,724 1,724
Construction Products 1,945 1,652 1,625 1,700 1,672
Specialty Products 1,854 1,660 1,825 1,951 1,938
Intersegment revenue (22) (17) (20) (21) (21)
Total 14,455 12,574 14,109 14,768 14,314

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).


Operating income

Illinois Tool Works Inc., operating income by reportable segment

US$ in millions

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 545 457 659 751 747
Food Equipment 469 342 578 572 556
Test & Measurement and Electronics 643 507 542 523 464
Welding 490 376 453 474 415
Polymers & Fluids 457 402 381 369 357
Construction Products 530 421 383 414 399
Specialty Products 504 432 472 522 527
Unallocated (161) (55) (66) (41) 29
Total 3,477 2,882 3,402 3,584 3,494

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).


Depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Illinois Tool Works Inc., depreciation and amortization and impairment of intangible assets by reportable segment

US$ in millions

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 128 131 125 123 111
Food Equipment 42 41 41 44 45
Test & Measurement and Electronics 66 75 69 88 92
Welding 26 24 26 27 28
Polymers & Fluids 62 72 77 83 89
Construction Products 32 31 29 32 33
Specialty Products 54 53 59 64 64
Total 410 427 426 461 462

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).


Plant and equipment additions

Illinois Tool Works Inc., plant and equipment additions by reportable segment

US$ in millions

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 116 79 134 184 147
Food Equipment 30 34 35 28 27
Test & Measurement and Electronics 37 23 26 31 23
Welding 27 27 28 23 17
Polymers & Fluids 15 16 18 15 16
Construction Products 30 21 29 25 22
Specialty Products 41 36 56 58 45
Total 296 236 326 364 297

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).


Identifiable assets

Illinois Tool Works Inc., identifiable assets by reportable segment

US$ in millions

Microsoft Excel
Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Automotive OEM 2,260 2,302 2,417 2,388 2,402
Food Equipment 1,052 983 1,042 1,019 1,054
Test & Measurement and Electronics 3,242 2,239 2,374 2,343 2,449
Welding 784 700 734 789 756
Polymers & Fluids 1,881 1,855 1,862 1,942 2,067
Construction Products 1,367 1,239 1,176 1,167 1,196
Specialty Products 1,682 1,635 1,656 1,687 1,721
Corporate 3,809 4,659 3,807 3,535 5,135
Total 16,077 15,612 15,068 14,870 16,780

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).