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Raytheon Co. (NYSE:RTN)

$22.49

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Economic Profit

Raytheon Co., economic profit calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1
Cost of capital2
Invested capital3
 
Economic profit4

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2019 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= × =


Analysis of economic profit from 2015 to 2019 reveals a consistent state of economic value destruction, characterized by negative economic profit throughout the period. However, there is a clear trend toward recovery as the economic loss narrowed significantly toward the end of the period.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
A strong upward trajectory is observed in NOPAT, which grew from 2,171 million USD in 2015 to 3,427 million USD in 2019. Aside from a slight contraction in 2017, the operational profitability demonstrated consistent growth, particularly between 2018 and 2019.
Invested Capital and Cost of Capital
Invested capital increased steadily from 22,413 million USD in 2015 to 26,688 million USD in 2019, reflecting expanded capital deployment. During this same interval, the cost of capital rose gradually from 13.65% to 14.49%, indicating a slight increase in the required rate of return on those investments.
Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained in negative territory for the entire five-year duration, meaning the NOPAT failed to exceed the cost of capital charge. The deficit peaked in 2017 at -986 million USD before improving to -440 million USD by 2019. This narrowing gap suggests that the growth in operational earnings has begun to outpace the growth in the capital charge, moving the organization closer to achieving positive economic value added.


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Raytheon Co., NOPAT calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Net income attributable to Raytheon Company
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts2
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
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income7
Investment income, after taxes8
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax9
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Raytheon Company.

4 2019 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2019 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 attributable to Raytheon Company.

7 2019 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

8 Elimination of after taxes investment income.

9 Elimination of discontinued operations.


Net income attributable to Raytheon Company
The net income shows a generally positive trend over the five-year period. Starting at 2,074 million US dollars in 2015, there was a modest increase in 2016 to 2,211 million. However, the net income slightly declined in 2017 to 2,024 million. From 2017 onwards, the net income rose significantly, reaching 2,909 million in 2018 and further increasing to 3,343 million by the end of 2019. This pattern indicates recovery and robust growth in profitability in the latter years.
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT also demonstrates an upward trajectory across the reported years. The value grew steadily from 2,171 million US dollars in 2015 to 2,456 million in 2016. A slight decline occurred in 2017, with NOPAT at 2,393 million, mirroring the dip seen in net income for that year. In 2018, NOPAT increased sharply to 3,010 million and continued its upward movement to 3,427 million in 2019. This trend underscores improving operational efficiency and effective tax management contributing to profit growth over the period.
Overall Trend Analysis
The data reveals a consistent improvement in both net income and NOPAT from 2015 to 2019, notwithstanding the minor setbacks in 2017. The stronger gains after 2017 suggest enhanced operational performance and possibly favorable market or internal conditions. The parallel movement between net income and NOPAT implies that the operating profits, after accounting for taxes, significantly drive the net profitability of the company.


Cash Operating Taxes

Raytheon Co., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Provision for federal and foreign income taxes
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
Less: Tax imposed on investment income
Cash operating taxes

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).


The financial data indicates a fluctuating pattern in the provisions for federal and foreign income taxes over the five-year period. Starting at 733 million US dollars in 2015, the provision increased steadily to reach a peak of 1,114 million in 2017. However, in 2018, the provision experienced a significant decline to 264 million, followed by a recovery to 658 million in 2019. This trend suggests variability in the company's taxable income or changes in tax rates or policies during these years.

Regarding cash operating taxes, the figures show a less consistent trend. The amount decreased slightly from 881 million in 2015 to 840 million in 2016, then rose to 939 million in 2017. Similar to the provision for income taxes, cash operating taxes dropped considerably in 2018 to 327 million before increasing again to 721 million in 2019. The parallel movements in both provision and cash taxes in 2018 and 2019 indicate an underlying correlation in tax strategies or tax liabilities paid.

Provision for Federal and Foreign Income Taxes
General upward trend from 2015 to 2017, followed by a sharp decline in 2018 and partial rebound in 2019
Reflects volatility possibly due to changes in earnings before tax, tax regulations, or deferred tax assets/liabilities adjustments
Cash Operating Taxes
Slight fluctuations with a significant drop in 2018 and a recovery in 2019
Movements suggest impact from operational cash flows and timing differences in tax payments
Comparison and Insights
Both tax-related figures exhibit synchronized declines in 2018, indicating potential operational or fiscal events affecting tax computations or payments during that year
The rebound in 2019 points to normalization or adjustments after an anomalous fiscal period


Invested Capital

Raytheon Co., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Commercial paper and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for doubtful accounts3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Adjusted total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity
Short-term investments6
Invested capital

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

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 equity equivalents to total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of short-term investments.


Total reported debt & leases

The total reported debt and leases demonstrate a gradual declining trend over the analyzed period. Starting from 6,306 million US dollars in 2015, the figure increased slightly in 2016 to 6,421 million but began to decrease thereafter. By 2019, the total reported debt and leases had reduced to 5,679 million, reflecting a consistent effort to manage and reduce debt levels over time.

Total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity

The stockholders’ equity shows a generally positive upward trend from 2015 to 2019. It started at 10,128 million US dollars in 2015 and experienced a minor decline through 2017, reaching 9,963 million. However, a significant recovery occurred in 2018 and 2019, with equity increasing to 11,472 million and then to 12,223 million respectively. This growth suggests an improvement in the company’s net asset base and potential retention of earnings or capital injection during these latter years.

Invested capital

Invested capital shows a steady increase over the period examined. Beginning at 22,413 million US dollars in 2015, it rose each year, attaining 23,509 million in 2016 and edging slightly upward to 23,548 million in 2017. Subsequently, there was a more pronounced increase in 2018 to 26,081 million, continuing to grow in 2019 to 26,688 million. This upward trend indicates ongoing capital investment or asset expansion, potentially supporting future growth initiatives.



Cost of Capital

Raytheon Co., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Commercial paper and long-term debt3 ÷ = × × (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 Commercial paper and long-term debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Commercial paper and long-term debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 21.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Commercial paper and long-term debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Commercial paper and long-term debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Commercial paper and long-term debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Commercial paper and long-term debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Commercial paper and long-term debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Commercial paper and long-term debt3 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Operating lease liability4 ÷ = × × (1 – 35.00%) =
Total:

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

1 US$ in millions

2 Equity. See details »

3 Commercial paper and long-term debt. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »



Economic Spread Ratio

Raytheon Co., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Invested capital2
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Boeing Co.
Caterpillar Inc.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2019 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.


An analysis of the economic value added metrics from 2015 to 2019 reveals a consistent trend of negative economic profit, although the magnitude of these losses diminished significantly toward the end of the period. Despite a steady increase in invested capital, the organization moved closer to achieving economic break-even by the end of the five-year window.

Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained negative throughout the entire period, indicating that the company did not generate returns sufficient to cover its cost of capital. A fluctuation is observed between 2015 and 2017, with losses widening to a peak of -986 million US$ in 2017. However, a recovery phase followed, with economic losses narrowing to -707 million US$ in 2018 and further improving to -440 million US$ by December 31, 2019.
Invested Capital Growth
The capital base expanded consistently over the analyzed timeframe. Invested capital rose from 22,413 million US$ in 2015 to 26,688 million US$ in 2019. This steady increase suggests continued investment in assets or operations, providing a larger base upon which the economic spread was calculated.
Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
The economic spread ratio, which measures the difference between the return on invested capital and the cost of capital, remained negative, confirming that the cost of capital exceeded the actual returns. The ratio reached its lowest point in 2017 at -4.19%. Subsequently, a positive trajectory was observed, with the spread narrowing to -2.71% in 2018 and -1.65% in 2019. This narrowing spread indicates a progressive improvement in the efficiency of capital utilization relative to the cost of funding.

The correlation between the narrowing economic spread ratio and the reduction in economic profit suggests an improving financial trajectory. Although the company failed to create economic value during this period, the trend from 2017 to 2019 demonstrates a significant reduction in value destruction.



Economic Profit Margin

Raytheon Co., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Economic profit1
Net sales
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Boeing Co.
Caterpillar Inc.
Eaton Corp. plc
GE Aerospace
Honeywell International Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
RTX Corp.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2019 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Between 2015 and 2019, a consistent increase in net sales was observed, accompanying a general trend of improvement in economic profit, despite the fact that economic value remained negative throughout the entire period. The narrowing of the economic deficit suggests an incremental movement toward generating returns that exceed the cost of capital.

Net Sales Growth
A steady upward trajectory in revenue is evident, with net sales rising from US$ 23,247 million in 2015 to US$ 29,176 million in 2019. This represents consistent annual growth over the five-year duration.
Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained in negative territory for all reported years. A peak deficit was recorded in 2017 at -US$ 986 million, followed by a notable recovery trend that reduced the loss to -US$ 440 million by the end of 2019.
Economic Profit Margin Analysis
The economic profit margin exhibited volatility before entering a recovery phase. After reaching a period low of -3.89% in 2017, the margin improved to -2.61% in 2018 and further to -1.51% in 2019. This improvement indicates that the company significantly reduced the gap between its operating performance and its cost of capital relative to its sales volume.