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Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (NYSE:PXD)

$22.49

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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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Economic Profit

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2023 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


The economic performance between 2019 and 2023 is characterized by significant volatility in operational profitability and a general trend of negative economic profit, with a singular exception in 2022.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT exhibited extreme fluctuations throughout the period. After starting at 1,075 million USD in 2019, profitability dropped to a deficit of 149 million USD in 2020. A substantial recovery followed, with a peak of 9,759 million USD in 2022, before retreating to 5,533 million USD in 2023.
Invested Capital and Cost of Capital
Invested capital remained relatively stable from 2019 to 2020 but underwent a significant expansion in 2021, increasing from 17,004 million USD to 32,653 million USD. This elevated capital base persisted through 2023, reaching 33,333 million USD. Meanwhile, the cost of capital remained consistently high and stable, fluctuating minimally between a low of 18.75% in 2021 and a high of 19.59% in 2023.
Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit was negative for four of the five years analyzed, signaling that the returns generated by the assets were generally insufficient to cover the associated cost of capital. Value destruction peaked in 2020 at -3,375 million USD. A sharp reversal occurred in 2022, resulting in a positive economic profit of 3,592 million USD, which coincided with the period's highest NOPAT. However, the trend reversed again in 2023, with economic profit falling back to -998 million USD.


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in employee-related obligations2
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents3
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability4
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense5
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes6
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in employee-related obligations.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders.

4 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

6 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders.


Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders
The net income experienced significant volatility over the analyzed periods. In 2019, the company reported a positive net income of 756 million US dollars. However, in 2020, there was a notable decline resulting in a net loss of 200 million US dollars, indicating a challenging year likely impacted by adverse conditions. The financial position improved markedly in 2021 with net income rising sharply to 2,118 million US dollars. This upward trend intensified dramatically in 2022, reaching a peak of 7,845 million US dollars, reflecting a period of strong profitability. In 2023, net income decreased substantially to 4,894 million US dollars but remained significantly higher than the levels seen prior to 2021, indicating sustained profitability despite some contraction.
Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT mirrored the trends observed in net income, exhibiting considerable fluctuations across the years. Initially, in 2019, NOPAT was positive at 1,075 million US dollars before declining sharply to a negative 149 million US dollars in 2020, suggesting operational challenges that year. An impressive rebound occurred in 2021, with NOPAT increasing to 2,831 million US dollars, more than offsetting the previous year's loss. The peak was achieved in 2022 with a substantial increase in operational profitability to 9,759 million US dollars. In 2023, NOPAT decreased to 5,533 million US dollars but remained well above the pre-2021 levels, indicating that operational efficiency and profitability remained robust.
Overall Trends and Insights
Both net income and NOPAT demonstrate a notable turnaround starting in 2021 after significant setbacks in 2020. The year 2020 represents a clear outlier characterized by a steep decline, likely due to extraordinary factors impacting performance. Following this, the company recovered strongly, reaching record high levels in 2022 for both profitability metrics, before experiencing a retrenchment in 2023. The persistence of positive and elevated profitability figures post-2020 suggests improved operational effectiveness and market conditions, despite some volatility. The gap between net income and NOPAT across the years indicates the influence of factors beyond core operations affecting bottom-line results. The data suggests a resilient financial performance trajectory after overcoming a period of adversity.


Cash Operating Taxes

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Income tax provision (benefit)
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
Cash operating taxes

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).


Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
The income tax provision exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed periods. It declined from 231 million USD in 2019 to a benefit of 61 million USD in 2020, indicating a reversal or reduction in tax obligations during that year. Subsequently, it surged to 628 million USD in 2021, followed by a sharp increase to 2,106 million USD in 2022. In 2023, the provision decreased to 1,353 million USD, remaining substantially higher than the levels observed in 2019 and 2021. This pattern suggests fluctuating taxable income or changes in tax regulations impacting the company's tax expenses.
Cash Operating Taxes
Cash operating taxes have shown a consistent upward trend throughout the periods analyzed. Beginning at 23 million USD in 2019, the amount slightly decreased to 19 million USD in 2020 but then increased markedly to 80 million USD in 2021. The upward trend accelerated in subsequent years, reaching 328 million USD in 2022 and further rising to 882 million USD in 2023. This steady growth indicates increasing cash tax outflows related to operating activities, possibly reflecting higher taxable income or changes in operational structure or tax policy.


Invested Capital

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Current portion of debt
Finance lease liability, current
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Finance lease liability, noncurrent
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Employee-related obligations3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Adjusted equity
Short-term investment6
Invested capital

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Addition of capitalized operating leases.

2 Elimination of deferred taxes from assets and liabilities. See details »

3 Addition of employee-related obligations.

4 Addition of equity equivalents to equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of short-term investment.


Total Reported Debt & Leases
The total reported debt and leases exhibit considerable variability across the five-year period. Starting at 3,167 million US dollars in 2019, the debt increased to 4,066 million in 2020. A significant surge is observed in 2021, with the debt nearly doubling to 7,835 million. However, the subsequent years show a decline, dropping to 5,786 million in 2022 and remaining relatively stable at 5,760 million in 2023. This pattern suggests a peak in borrowing or leasing obligations in 2021 followed by deleveraging efforts or repayment in the following years.
Equity
Equity values show a generally positive trajectory over the period analyzed. Beginning at 12,119 million US dollars in 2019, equity slightly declined to 11,569 million in 2020. Post-2020, there is a dramatic increase in equity to 22,837 million in 2021, maintaining a stable level around 22,541 million in 2022 before rising modestly to 23,171 million in 2023. The substantial equity growth in 2021 may indicate a significant capital infusion, improved retained earnings, or revaluation of assets.
Invested Capital
Invested capital follows a trend closely aligned with equity and total debt movements. Starting at 16,681 million US dollars in 2019, it shows a mild increase to 17,004 million in 2020. A large increase occurs in 2021, where invested capital nearly doubles to 32,653 million. The invested capital slightly decreases to 32,194 million in 2022 but then increases again to 33,333 million in 2023. This coincides with the variations in debt and equity, implying changes in the company's financing and asset base.


Cost of Capital

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Long-term debt and finance lease liability, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »



Economic Spread Ratio

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2023 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analysis of economic value added indicates a period of significant volatility in value creation, characterized by substantial economic losses in the early part of the period, a sharp peak in value generation in 2022, and a subsequent return to negative territory in 2023.

Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained negative from 2019 through 2021, reaching a trough of negative US$ 3,375 million in 2020. A significant reversal occurred in 2022, where the company achieved a positive economic profit of US$ 3,592 million. This positive momentum was not sustained into 2023, as the figure reverted to a loss of US$ 998 million.
Invested Capital Growth
The capital base exhibited a marked increase over the five-year period. After remaining relatively stable between 2019 and 2020 at approximately US$ 17 billion, invested capital nearly doubled in 2021 to US$ 32,653 million. This expanded capital base remained consistent through 2023, concluding at US$ 33,333 million.
Economic Spread Ratio Performance
The economic spread ratio demonstrates a cyclical pattern of value destruction and creation. A deepening deficit was observed in 2020, with the ratio dropping to -19.85%. A strong recovery followed, peaking at 11.16% in 2022, which signifies that the return on invested capital exceeded the cost of capital during that year. By 2023, the ratio declined to -2.99%, suggesting a return to a state where the company is not generating sufficient returns to cover its cost of capital, although the margin of loss is narrower than that observed between 2019 and 2021.


Economic Profit Margin

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Revenue from contracts with purchasers
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2023 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenue from contracts with purchasers
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The analysis of economic value creation reveals a period of significant volatility, characterized by a multi-year struggle to cover the cost of capital, a sharp recovery in 2022, and a subsequent contraction in 2023.

Economic Profit Performance
Economic profit remained negative from 2019 through 2021, reaching a nadir of negative 3,375 million US dollars in 2020. A substantial reversal occurred in 2022, where economic profit surged to a positive 3,592 million US dollars. This positive trend was not sustained, as the figure reverted to a negative 998 million US dollars by the end of 2023.
Revenue Correlation
Revenue exhibited a strong correlation with the ability to generate economic value. A decline in revenue to 7,024 million US dollars in 2020 coincided with the deepest economic loss. The peak revenue of 24,384 million US dollars in 2022 aligned with the only year of positive economic profit, indicating that a high revenue threshold is necessary to exceed the implied cost of capital.
Economic Profit Margin Trends
The economic profit margin experienced extreme fluctuations, dropping from negative 22.09% in 2019 to a low of negative 48.05% in 2020. An upward trajectory followed, with the margin improving to negative 18.41% in 2021 and peaking at 14.73% in 2022. The margin contracted again in 2023 to negative 5.15%, suggesting a return to value destruction, although the magnitude of the loss is significantly lower than that observed between 2019 and 2021.