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Texas Pacific Land Corp. (NYSE:TPL)

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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.


Economic Profit

Texas Pacific Land Corp., economic profit calculation

US$ in thousands

Microsoft Excel
12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 389,641 444,863 267,856 182,624 348,876
Cost of capital2 24.83% 24.83% 24.83% 24.83% 24.82%
Invested capital3 1,117,290 840,706 718,143 555,694 575,173
 
Economic profit4 112,210 236,115 89,551 44,661 206,115

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
= 389,641 – 24.83% × 1,117,290 = 112,210


The analysis of economic value added reveals a period of fluctuating value creation characterized by a significant expansion of the capital base alongside volatile operating returns. While economic profit remained positive throughout the five-year period, indicating that the entity consistently generated returns exceeding its cost of capital, the magnitude of this value creation has been inconsistent.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) Performance
A volatile trajectory is observed in NOPAT, which experienced a sharp contraction in 2020, falling to 182,624 thousand US$. A strong recovery followed, peaking in 2022 at 444,863 thousand US$ before receding to 389,641 thousand US$ in 2023. This volatility suggests that operating profitability is subject to significant external or cyclical pressures.
Invested Capital and Capital Charge
Invested capital demonstrates a consistent upward trend, growing from 575,173 thousand US$ in 2019 to 1,117,290 thousand US$ by 2023. This represents a substantial increase in the resources deployed to generate profit. Given that the cost of capital remained static at approximately 24.83%, the absolute cost of financing these investments increased steadily, placing greater pressure on NOPAT to maintain high levels of economic profit.
Economic Profit Dynamics
Economic profit exhibits significant fluctuations, mirroring the volatility of NOPAT but tempered by the growing capital base. The lowest point occurred in 2020 at 44,661 thousand US$, coinciding with the drop in operating profit. Although a peak of 236,115 thousand US$ was reached in 2022, a notable decline to 112,210 thousand US$ occurred in 2023. This 2023 decrease is particularly significant as it resulted from the combined effect of a lower NOPAT and a sharp increase in invested capital, which amplified the capital charge.

Overall, the data indicates that while the entity is capable of generating substantial economic profit, the increasing scale of invested capital requires proportionally higher operating profits to maintain the same level of value creation. The current trend suggests a diminishing rate of economic profit growth relative to the expansion of the capital base.

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Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Texas Pacific Land Corp., NOPAT calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income 405,645 446,362 269,980 176,049 318,728
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1 1,399 1,263 (228) (2,389) 26,035
Increase (decrease) in allowance for expected credit loss2 — 100 — 100 —
Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue3 5,140 1,938 (1,910) 8,787 4,012
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4 6,539 3,301 (2,138) 6,498 30,047
Interest expense — — — — —
Interest expense, operating lease liability5 95 131 95 98 127
Adjusted interest expense 95 131 95 98 127
Tax benefit of interest expense6 (20) (28) (20) (21) (27)
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes7 75 104 75 77 101
Interest earned on cash and cash equivalents, net (28,630) (6,207) (78) — —
Investment income, before taxes (28,630) (6,207) (78) — —
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income8 6,012 1,303 16 — —
Investment income, after taxes9 (22,618) (4,904) (62) — —
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) 389,641 444,863 267,856 182,624 348,876

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 allowance for expected credit loss.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in unearned revenue.

4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income.

5 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= 2,024 × 4.70% = 95

6 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= 95 × 21.00% = 20

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income.

8 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= 28,630 × 21.00% = 6,012

9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


The financial performance between 2019 and 2023 is characterized by significant volatility, featuring a sharp contraction followed by a robust recovery and a subsequent slight stabilization. Both Net Income and Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) exhibit a high degree of correlation, moving in tandem across the five-year period.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) Trends
A substantial decline in operational profitability occurred in 2020, with NOPAT falling from 348,876 thousand US$ to 182,624 thousand US$. This downturn was reversed starting in 2021, leading to a peak in 2022 where NOPAT reached 444,863 thousand US$. A moderate contraction is observed in 2023, with the figure adjusting to 389,641 thousand US$.
Comparative Analysis of Net Income and NOPAT
The narrow variance between Net Income and NOPAT suggests that non-operating items, such as interest expenses or investment income, have a limited impact on the overall bottom line. In the early part of the period (2019-2020), NOPAT remained higher than Net Income. However, by 2023, this relationship inverted, with Net Income reporting 405,645 thousand US$ against a NOPAT of 389,641 thousand US$, indicating a shift in the composition of earnings.
Growth Volatility and Recovery
The period is defined by a sharp V-shaped recovery. From the 2020 trough, NOPAT increased by approximately 143% to reach its 2022 zenith. The subsequent decline in 2023 represents a minor correction rather than a reversal of the growth trend established post-2020.

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Cash Operating Taxes

Texas Pacific Land Corp., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Income tax expense 111,916 122,493 93,037 43,613 83,527
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 1,399 1,263 (228) (2,389) 26,035
Add: Tax savings from interest expense 20 28 20 21 27
Less: Tax imposed on investment income 6,012 1,303 16 — —
Cash operating taxes 104,525 119,954 93,269 46,023 57,519

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).


The analysis of cash operating taxes reveals a period of significant volatility between 2019 and 2023, characterized by an initial decline, a sharp recovery, and a subsequent moderate correction. This trajectory closely mirrors the movements in reported income tax expenses, indicating a high degree of correlation between accounting tax accruals and actual cash tax outflows.

Cash Operating Tax Trends
Cash operating taxes decreased from 57,519 thousand US dollars in 2019 to 46,023 thousand US dollars in 2020. A substantial reversal followed, with values rising to 93,269 thousand US dollars in 2021 and peaking at 119,954 thousand US dollars in 2022. The period concluded with a reduction to 104,525 thousand US dollars in 2023.
Comparative Analysis with Income Tax Expense
In 2019, a notable gap existed where income tax expense significantly exceeded cash operating taxes. However, from 2020 through 2023, these two metrics converged. In 2020 and 2021, cash operating taxes were nearly equivalent to or slightly higher than the reported income tax expense, suggesting that deferred tax liabilities were either being settled or that tax payments were being accelerated relative to the income statement recognition.
Economic Value Added (EVA) Impact
The sharp increase in cash operating taxes between 2020 and 2022 represents a significant increase in cash outflows, which directly reduces the cash-based NOPAT (Net Operating Profit After Tax) used in EVA calculations. The reduction in cash taxes observed in 2023 may contribute to a relative improvement in cash-flow efficiency compared to the 2022 peak.

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Invested Capital

Texas Pacific Land Corp., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in thousands

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating lease liability1 2,024 2,788 2,119 2,821 3,367
Total reported debt & leases 2,024 2,788 2,119 2,821 3,367
Total equity 1,043,196 772,887 651,711 485,184 512,137
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2 42,365 41,151 38,948 38,728 40,827
Allowance for expected credit loss3 200 200 100 100 —
Unearned revenue4 31,336 26,196 24,258 26,168 17,381
Equity equivalents5 73,901 67,547 63,306 64,996 58,208
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6 (1,831) (2,516) 1,007 2,693 1,461
Adjusted total equity 1,115,266 837,918 716,024 552,873 571,806
Invested capital 1,117,290 840,706 718,143 555,694 575,173

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 allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.

4 Addition of unearned revenue.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to total equity.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.


The analysis of the capital structure from 2019 to 2023 reveals a substantial expansion in the total invested capital base, driven almost exclusively by an increase in equity. Invested capital grew from 575,173 thousand in 2019 to 1,117,290 thousand by the end of 2023, indicating a significant increase in the resources deployed to generate economic value.

Invested Capital Growth
Following a minor contraction between 2019 and 2020, invested capital entered a period of accelerated growth. The value increased from 555,694 thousand in 2020 to 1,117,290 thousand in 2023, representing a total increase of approximately 101% over that three-year interval.
Equity Dynamics
Total equity serves as the primary driver of the invested capital trend. After a decline to 485,184 thousand in 2020, equity grew consistently each year, reaching 1,043,196 thousand by December 31, 2023. The strong upward trajectory of equity suggests a strategy of internal capital accumulation or capital infusions, which significantly strengthens the balance sheet.
Debt and Lease Position
Debt and lease obligations remained minimal and immaterial relative to the total capital base throughout the period. The balance fluctuated within a narrow range, starting at 3,367 thousand in 2019 and ending at 2,024 thousand in 2023. This minimal reliance on external leverage indicates a capital structure funded nearly entirely by equity, resulting in very low financial risk associated with debt servicing.

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Cost of Capital

Texas Pacific Land Corp., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 11,674,252 11,674,252 ÷ 11,676,276 = 1.00 1.00 × 24.83% = 24.83%
Operating lease liability3 2,024 2,024 ÷ 11,676,276 = 0.00 0.00 × 4.70% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.00%
Total: 11,676,276 1.00 24.83%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 13,766,011 13,766,011 ÷ 13,768,799 = 1.00 1.00 × 24.83% = 24.83%
Operating lease liability3 2,788 2,788 ÷ 13,768,799 = 0.00 0.00 × 4.70% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.00%
Total: 13,768,799 1.00 24.83%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 7,839,171 7,839,171 ÷ 7,841,290 = 1.00 1.00 × 24.83% = 24.83%
Operating lease liability3 2,119 2,119 ÷ 7,841,290 = 0.00 0.00 × 4.50% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.00%
Total: 7,841,290 1.00 24.83%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 8,623,760 8,623,760 ÷ 8,626,581 = 1.00 1.00 × 24.83% = 24.83%
Operating lease liability3 2,821 2,821 ÷ 8,626,581 = 0.00 0.00 × 3.47% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.00%
Total: 8,626,581 1.00 24.83%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 5,260,303 5,260,303 ÷ 5,263,670 = 1.00 1.00 × 24.83% = 24.82%
Operating lease liability3 3,367 3,367 ÷ 5,263,670 = 0.00 0.00 × 3.78% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.00%
Total: 5,263,670 1.00 24.82%

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

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Texas Pacific Land Corp., 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 thousands)
Economic profit1 112,210 236,115 89,551 44,661 206,115
Invested capital2 1,117,290 840,706 718,143 555,694 575,173
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3 10.04% 28.09% 12.47% 8.04% 35.84%
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Chevron Corp. -3.87% 6.63% -2.48% — —
ConocoPhillips 6.35% 19.09% 4.79% — —
Exxon Mobil Corp. 2.88% 11.64% 3.03% — —

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 × 112,210 ÷ 1,117,290 = 10.04%

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The financial performance over the five-year period is characterized by significant volatility in economic value creation, defined by fluctuating economic profits and a consistent expansion of the invested capital base.

Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit exhibited a sharp decline between 2019 and 2020, falling from 206,115 thousand USD to 44,661 thousand USD. This was followed by a period of recovery, reaching a five-year peak of 236,115 thousand USD in 2022, before contracting to 112,210 thousand USD in 2023.
Invested Capital Expansion
Invested capital showed a sustained upward trajectory following a slight dip in 2020. From 555,694 thousand USD in 2020, the capital base grew steadily to reach 1,117,290 thousand USD by the end of 2023. This indicates a significant increase in the total resources deployed into the company's operations over the observed period.
Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
The economic spread ratio demonstrates high volatility, reflecting the instability of economic profit relative to the growing capital base. The ratio dropped precipitously from 35.84% in 2019 to 8.04% in 2020. A strong rebound occurred in 2022, peaking at 28.09%, but the ratio fell again to 10.04% in 2023. The decline in 2023 is particularly notable as it resulted from a dual impact: a reduction in economic profit coupled with a substantial increase in invested capital, signaling a decrease in the efficiency of capital utilization compared to the previous year.

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Economic Profit Margin

Texas Pacific Land Corp., 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 thousands)
Economic profit1 112,210 236,115 89,551 44,661 206,115
 
Revenues 631,595 667,422 450,958 302,554 490,496
Add: Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue 5,140 1,938 (1,910) 8,787 4,012
Adjusted revenues 636,735 669,360 449,048 311,341 494,508
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2 17.62% 35.27% 19.94% 14.34% 41.68%
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
Chevron Corp. -4.18% 5.97% -3.09% — —
ConocoPhillips 9.20% 18.36% 7.98% — —
Exxon Mobil Corp. 2.64% 8.67% 2.98% — —

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 ÷ Adjusted revenues
= 100 × 112,210 ÷ 636,735 = 17.62%

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial performance from 2019 to 2023 is characterized by significant volatility in both absolute economic profit and the resulting economic profit margin. The metrics exhibit a cyclical pattern of contraction and expansion, with a notable peak in 2022 followed by a sharp decline in 2023.

Economic Profit Margin Fluctuations
The economic profit margin began at 41.68% in 2019 before falling sharply to 14.34% in 2020. A subsequent recovery trend saw the margin rise to 19.94% in 2021 and reach a secondary peak of 35.27% in 2022. However, this upward trajectory was reversed in 2023, with the margin contracting to 17.62%.
Correlation Between Revenue and Economic Profit
Adjusted revenues and economic profit demonstrate a strong positive correlation over the analyzed period. The lowest values for both metrics occurred in 2020, with adjusted revenues at 311,341 thousand US$ and economic profit at 44,661 thousand US$. Conversely, both metrics reached five-year highs in 2022, with revenues peaking at 669,360 thousand US$ and economic profit reaching 236,115 thousand US$.
Profitability Efficiency Analysis
The volatility of the economic profit margin suggests that the generation of value above the cost of capital is highly sensitive to operational shifts. While the 2022 period showed high efficiency in converting revenue into economic profit, the 2023 results indicate a diminished capacity for value creation; economic profit fell by approximately 52.6% despite adjusted revenues remaining relatively stable, decreasing by only 4.5%.

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