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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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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Cash Flow Statement
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
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Economic Profit
Pfizer 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 | |
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| 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
= – × =
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The net operating profit after taxes exhibited significant fluctuations over the observed period. Starting at 6,095 million US dollars in 2020, NOPAT sharply increased to 18,394 million in 2021 and further to 31,018 million in 2022, indicating strong operational performance. However, in 2023, NOPAT experienced a drastic decline, turning negative to -1,277 million, before partially recovering to 7,374 million in 2024. This pattern suggests a period of volatility, with 2023 representing a challenging year for operational profitability.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital showed a gradual increase from 9.47% in 2020 to a peak of 10.12% in 2022, followed by a decrease to 8.72% in 2023 and a slight rise to 8.88% in 2024. This trend implies a generally elevated cost of capital during 2021-2022, subsequently reduced in the following years, possibly reflecting changes in market conditions or company risk profile.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital demonstrated variability, beginning at 103,898 million US dollars in 2020, dropping to 87,670 million in 2021, then increasing to 110,746 million in 2022. A significant rise occurred in 2023 to 154,882 million, followed by a reduction to 135,777 million in 2024. The substantial increase in invested capital in 2023 coincides with the negative NOPAT of that year, indicating possible investments or asset increases that did not immediately translate into operational profit.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit fluctuated notably over the timeframe. The figure was negative at -3,739 million in 2020 but improved to a positive 9,700 million in 2021 and further to 19,812 million in 2022. In 2023, economic profit sharply declined to -14,783 million and remained negative at -4,689 million in 2024. These shifts echo the trends in NOPAT and invested capital, suggesting that in 2023 and 2024, the company did not generate returns exceeding its cost of capital, thus destroying value during those years.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Pfizer 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 allowance for doubtful accounts.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring accruals.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders.
5 2024 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
6 2024 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders.
8 2024 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
10 Elimination of discontinued operations.
The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in profitability measures over the five-year period under review. Both net income attributable to common shareholders and net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) exhibit significant variability, indicating shifts in operational efficiency and overall financial performance.
- Net Income Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders
- The net income increased substantially from 9,616 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 31,372 million USD in 2022. This growth signals a period of heightened profitability. However, the figure declined sharply to 2,119 million USD in 2023, representing a significant downturn. The net income rebounded in 2024 to 8,031 million USD, yet remained well below the peak levels observed in 2021 and 2022.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The NOPAT followed a similar trajectory as net income. It rose from 6,095 million USD in 2020 to a maximum of 31,018 million USD in 2022, demonstrating improved operational performance and effective tax management during this period. In 2023, NOPAT turned negative to -1,277 million USD, reflecting operational challenges and possibly extraordinary items impacting profitability. The measure recovered moderately in 2024, reaching 7,374 million USD, yet still significantly lower compared to the peak years.
Overall, the data indicates a strong growth trend in profitability through 2022, followed by a pronounced decline in 2023, and a partial recovery in 2024. The volatile pattern suggests the presence of external or internal factors causing fluctuations in earnings and operating profitability, which could merit further investigation to understand the underlying drivers and sustainability of recent earnings levels.
Cash Operating Taxes
Pfizer 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).
- Provision (benefit) for taxes on income
- The provision for taxes on income demonstrated significant volatility over the observed periods. Initially, it increased notably from 477 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 3,328 million USD in 2022. Subsequently, it shifted to a negative value, indicating a tax benefit, with -1,115 million USD recorded in 2023, followed by a marginal negative provision of -28 million USD in 2024. This pattern suggests a possible influence of tax credits, adjustments, or one-time events impacting the effective tax expense.
- Cash operating taxes
- Cash operating taxes exhibited a rising trend from 2,090 million USD in 2020 to a peak of 7,967 million USD in 2022. After reaching this high point, there was a pronounced decline to 2,113 million USD in 2023. The figure modestly increased again to 2,426 million USD in 2024. This fluctuation indicates variability in the company’s cash tax obligations, potentially reflecting changes in taxable income, tax planning strategies, or timing differences in tax payments.
Invested Capital
Pfizer 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 restructuring accruals.
5 Addition of equity equivalents to total Pfizer Inc. shareholders’ equity.
6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
7 Subtraction of construction in progress.
8 Subtraction of marketable securities.
The data reveals significant fluctuations across the reported financial items over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024.
- Total reported debt & leases
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This figure remained relatively stable between 2020 and 2022, with values around 41,000 million US dollars. However, it increased substantially in 2023 to over 75,000 million US dollars, representing almost a doubling compared to the previous year. In 2024, there was a decrease to approximately 67,000 million US dollars, though this figure remained markedly higher than the levels seen from 2020 to 2022.
- Total Pfizer Inc. shareholders’ equity
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Shareholders’ equity exhibited a generally increasing trend from 63,238 million US dollars in 2020, rising steadily to a peak of 95,661 million US dollars in 2022. Following this apex, the equity declined moderately in the succeeding two years, reaching 88,203 million US dollars by the end of 2024. Despite the decrease post-2022, the equity values in 2023 and 2024 remained higher than the initial 2020 level.
- Invested capital
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Invested capital presents a more volatile trend. Starting at 103,898 million US dollars in 2020, it decreased to 87,670 million US dollars in 2021, indicating a contraction. This was followed by a substantial increase in 2022 to 110,746 million US dollars and an even sharper rise in 2023 to 154,882 million US dollars. By 2024, invested capital receded to 135,777 million US dollars but remained significantly above the 2020 level.
Overall, the data highlights a phase of increased leverage in 2023, as reflected by the sharp rise in total reported debt and leases, coupled with a significant buildup of invested capital during the same period. Shareholders’ equity expanded robustly through 2022, peaking before experiencing moderate declines, suggesting possible distribution of earnings or adjustments in retained earnings. The trends indicate dynamic financial management actions influencing capital structure and investment intensity, especially from 2022 through 2024.
Cost of Capital
Pfizer Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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
Pfizer Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
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.
- Economic Profit Trends
- The economic profit exhibited significant volatility over the analyzed period. Beginning with a substantial negative value, it improved markedly in the following two years, reaching a peak in the third year. However, the trend reversed sharply thereafter, with economic profit declining back into negative territory for the last two years, indicating challenges in maintaining value creation.
- Invested Capital Evolution
- Invested capital demonstrated a fluctuating pattern with an initial decline from the first to the second year, followed by a substantial increase peaking in the fourth year. In the final year, invested capital decreased somewhat but remained elevated compared to the initial years. This suggests periods of reinvestment and capital allocation adjustments.
- Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
- The economic spread ratio mirrored the behavior of economic profit, starting with a negative ratio, rising to positive peaks in the second and third years, and then falling back into negative territory in the last two years. The ratio's peaks indicate periods where returns exceeded the cost of capital, while the negative values reflect times of economic underperformance.
- Overall Insights
- The data shows cyclical financial performance with strong growth phases in years two and three, followed by downturns. The inconsistency in economic profit and spread ratios suggests the company faced operational or market challenges impacting profitability and value generation despite fluctuations in invested capital. Careful management of capital deployment and efficiency may be required to stabilize and enhance long-term economic returns.
Economic Profit Margin
Pfizer Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Revenues | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
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 ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Revenue Trends
- Revenue figures show a substantial increase from 42,678 million US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 101,175 million US dollars in 2022. This peak is followed by a sharp decline to 59,553 million US dollars in 2023, with a slight recovery to 63,627 million US dollars in 2024. The overall pattern indicates a period of rapid growth followed by a significant drop and partial stabilization.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit exhibits significant volatility over the five-year period. An initial negative economic profit of -3,739 million US dollars in 2020 turns positive in the subsequent years, reaching a peak of 19,812 million US dollars in 2022. However, this is followed by a reversal to negative economic profits in 2023 and 2024, with -14,783 million US dollars and -4,689 million US dollars respectively. This pattern suggests fluctuating profitability and challenges in sustaining economic profit after 2022.
- Economic Profit Margin Trends
- Economic profit margin mirrors the economic profit trends, moving from a negative margin of -8.76% in 2020 to a high of 19.58% in 2022. This is followed by a steep decline into negative margins of -24.82% in 2023 and -7.37% in 2024. The data indicates that despite achieving strong profitability relative to revenue in 2022, the company experienced considerable margin compression thereafter.
- Overall Insights
- The data indicates a cycle of rapid growth and profitability improvement leading up to 2022, succeeded by significant declines in both revenue and economic profit in 2023. Although there is a modest recovery in revenue and economic profit margin in 2024, the values remain negative for economic profit, which points to ongoing challenges in restoring profitability to earlier peak levels. The divergent patterns between the years highlight considerable fluctuations in financial performance and potential exposure to external or internal factors impacting earnings.