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Raytheon Co. (NYSE:RTN)

$22.49

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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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
= × =


The analysis of the financial data over the five-year period reveals notable trends in profitability, capital investment, and value generation for the company.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
The net operating profit after taxes demonstrates a generally increasing trend from 2015 to 2019. Starting at USD 2,171 million in 2015, NOPAT rose to USD 2,456 million in 2016, followed by a slight decline to USD 2,393 million in 2017. Subsequently, it increased more substantially to USD 3,010 million in 2018 and USD 3,427 million in 2019. This upward trajectory, especially in the later years, indicates improving operational efficiency and profitability.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained relatively stable throughout the period, fluctuating narrowly between 11.7% and 12.39%. This stability suggests consistent market conditions or company risk profile regarding the discount rate applied to capital employed.
Invested Capital
Invested capital shows a moderate growth trend over the same period. Beginning at USD 22,413 million in 2015, invested capital increased steadily and reached USD 26,688 million by 2019. The increase reflects expansion in capital assets or reinvestment in the company's operations and growth initiatives.
Economic Profit
Economic profit, which accounts for returns above the cost of capital, exhibited a concerning initial downward trend with negative values decreasing from USD -451 million in 2015 to USD -495 million in 2017. However, improvements are observed thereafter with economic profit rising to USD -171 million in 2018 and turning positive at USD 121 million in 2019. This shift from substantial economic losses towards economic gains highlights a significant enhancement in value creation, suggesting that the company’s profitability improvements have begun to exceed its capital costs.

Overall, the data indicate that while invested capital has moderately increased and the cost of capital has remained stable, the company has achieved a noteworthy recovery and improvement in its economic profit by 2019. The rising NOPAT combined with positive economic profit in the latest year reflects better utilization of capital and progresses toward sustainable value generation.


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.


The financial data reveals several key trends and changes in the company's economic performance and capital deployment over the period from 2015 to 2019.

Economic Profit
The company experienced negative economic profit for the first four years, with values ranging from -451 million US dollars in 2015 to -171 million in 2018. However, 2019 marked a significant turnaround with a positive economic profit of 121 million US dollars, indicating improved profitability and value creation.
Invested Capital
The invested capital steadily increased throughout the period, rising from 22,413 million US dollars at the end of 2015 to 26,688 million US dollars at the end of 2019. This gradual increase suggests ongoing investment in the company's assets or expansion efforts.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio, which measures the difference between return on invested capital and the cost of capital, was negative from 2015 through 2018, although it improved from -2.01% in 2015 to -0.65% in 2018. By 2019, the ratio became positive at 0.45%, aligning with the positive economic profit and reinforcing the view of enhanced operational efficiency or better capital allocation leading to value creation.

Overall, the data indicates a progression from substantial economic losses and negative returns on invested capital toward profitable operations and positive economic spread, supported by a consistent increase in invested capital. This trend reflects improving financial health and effective management of capital resources in the most recent year observed.


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.


Economic Profit
The economic profit showed significant fluctuations over the reported period. It started at a loss of US$451 million in 2015 and improved gradually, reaching its lowest loss at US$171 million in 2018. In 2019, economic profit turned positive, marking a notable improvement to US$121 million, which suggests enhanced profitability and value generation in the latest year.
Net Sales
Net sales depicted a clear upward trend throughout the period. Beginning at US$23,247 million in 2015, sales increased steadily each year, reaching US$29,176 million by the end of 2019. This consistent growth indicates expanding revenue streams and potentially an increasing market share or volume of business.
Economic Profit Margin
The economic profit margin followed a similar trend to economic profit, remaining negative from 2015 through 2018. It improved from -1.94% in 2015 to a less negative -0.63% in 2018. In 2019, the margin turned positive at 0.41%, reflecting improved efficiency in generating economic profit relative to sales and indicating the firm's progression towards sustainable profitability.