Stock Analysis on Net
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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

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Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities

Johnson & Johnson, adjustment to net earnings

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 29, 2019 Dec 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Net earnings (as reported) 15,119  15,297  1,300  16,540  15,409 
Add: Net change in securities —  —  (179) (193) 347 
Net earnings (adjusted) 15,119  15,297  1,121  16,347  15,756 

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24).

Adjusted Profitability Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)

Johnson & Johnson, adjusted profitability ratios

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Dec 29, 2019 Dec 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Net Profit Margin
Reported net profit margin 18.42% 18.75% 1.70% 23.01% 21.99%
Adjusted net profit margin 18.42% 18.75% 1.47% 22.74% 22.48%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Reported ROE 25.42% 25.60% 2.16% 23.49% 21.66%
Adjusted ROE 25.42% 25.60% 1.86% 23.21% 22.14%
Return on Assets (ROA)
Reported ROA 9.59% 10.00% 0.83% 11.71% 11.55%
Adjusted ROA 9.59% 10.00% 0.71% 11.58% 11.81%

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.

Johnson & Johnson, Profitability Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted

Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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Dec 29, 2019 Dec 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,300  16,540  15,409 
Sales to customers 82,059  81,581  76,450  71,890  70,074 
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 18.42% 18.75% 1.70% 23.01% 21.99%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,121  16,347  15,756 
Sales to customers 82,059  81,581  76,450  71,890  70,074 
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted net profit margin2 18.42% 18.75% 1.47% 22.74% 22.48%

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24).

2019 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Sales to customers
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 82,059 = 18.42%

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net earnings ÷ Sales to customers
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 82,059 = 18.42%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

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Dec 29, 2019 Dec 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,300  16,540  15,409 
Shareholders’ equity 59,471  59,752  60,160  70,418  71,150 
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 25.42% 25.60% 2.16% 23.49% 21.66%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,121  16,347  15,756 
Shareholders’ equity 59,471  59,752  60,160  70,418  71,150 
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROE2 25.42% 25.60% 1.86% 23.21% 22.14%

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24).

2019 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 59,471 = 25.42%

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net earnings ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 59,471 = 25.42%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted ROE improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.

Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)

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Dec 29, 2019 Dec 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,300  16,540  15,409 
Total assets 157,728  152,954  157,303  141,208  133,411 
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 9.59% 10.00% 0.83% 11.71% 11.55%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Adjusted net earnings 15,119  15,297  1,121  16,347  15,756 
Total assets 157,728  152,954  157,303  141,208  133,411 
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROA2 9.59% 10.00% 0.71% 11.58% 11.81%

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24).

2019 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 157,728 = 9.59%

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 15,119 ÷ 157,728 = 9.59%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Johnson & Johnson’s adjusted ROA improved from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly deteriorated from 2018 to 2019.