Economic Value Added (EVA)
EVA is registered trademark of Stern Stewart.
Economic value added or economic profit is the difference between revenues and costs,where costs include not only expenses, but also cost of capital.
Paying user area
Try for free
Zoetis Inc. pages available for free this week:
- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2012
The data is hidden behind: . Unhide it.
Get full access to the entire website from $10.42/mo, or
get 1-month access to Zoetis Inc. for $22.49.
This is a one-time payment. There is no automatic renewal.
We accept:
Economic Profit
Zoetis Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 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 period under review demonstrates fluctuating economic profit alongside increases in both net operating profit after taxes and invested capital. The cost of capital remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed timeframe.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT generally increased over the period, rising from US$1,570 million in 2019 to US$2,410 million in 2023. A slight decrease was observed between 2021 and 2022, from US$2,131 million to US$1,958 million, before recovering in 2023.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital exhibited minimal variation, remaining consistently around 14.7% to 15.0% annually. A slight increase is noticeable from 14.74% in 2019 to 14.97% in 2023.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital increased significantly from US$9,838 million in 2019 to US$11,557 million in 2020. Growth continued, reaching US$12,542 million in 2022, before decreasing to US$11,550 million in 2023. This suggests potential shifts in capital allocation strategies.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit experienced substantial fluctuations. It began at US$120 million in 2019, decreased to US$30 million in 2020, then increased dramatically to US$400 million in 2021. A decline to US$83 million occurred in 2022, followed by a significant rise to US$681 million in 2023. The economic profit trend does not directly correlate with the consistent increase in NOPAT, indicating the influence of invested capital and the cost of capital on overall profitability.
The largest increase in economic profit occurred between 2020 and 2021, coinciding with a substantial rise in NOPAT and invested capital. The decrease in economic profit in 2022, despite increased NOPAT, suggests a potentially unfavorable shift in the relationship between invested capital and returns generated. The strong economic profit in 2023 indicates improved capital efficiency or increased profitability relative to the cost of capital.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Zoetis Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
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 doubtful accounts.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring accruals.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to Zoetis Inc..
5 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
6 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense, net of capitalized interest = Adjusted interest expense, net of capitalized interest × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Zoetis Inc..
8 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
- Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
- The net income shows a consistent upward trend across the five-year period. Starting at 1,500 million USD in 2019, it increased each year, reaching 2,344 million USD by the end of 2023. The growth was steady, with notable acceleration between 2020 and 2021, and continuing to rise through 2023, indicating improving profitability over time.
- Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT generally trended upwards from 1,570 million USD in 2019 to 2,410 million USD in 2023. There was a significant increase between 2019 and 2021, peaking at 2,131 million USD. A decline was observed in 2022, dropping to 1,958 million USD, before rebounding strongly in 2023 to the highest level in the period. This pattern suggests strong operational performance with some volatility in 2022, followed by recovery and growth.
Cash Operating Taxes
Zoetis Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
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).
- Provision for Taxes on Income
- The provision for taxes on income exhibits a consistent upward trend over the five-year period. Starting at $301 million in 2019, the amount increased each subsequent year, reaching $596 million in 2023. The growth appears steady, with noticeable jumps especially between 2020 and 2021, and continuing through 2022 and 2023. This indicates increasing tax liabilities or higher taxable income over time.
- Cash Operating Taxes
- Cash operating taxes generally increased from 2019 to 2022, starting at $422 million and peaking at $867 million in 2022. However, there is a significant decline observed in 2023, dropping to $687 million. While the overall trend is upward through most years, the decrease in the last year suggests changes in tax payment timing, effective tax rates, or operational adjustments impacting cash taxes paid.
- Comparative Insights
- Although both provisions for taxes on income and cash operating taxes increased overall, the divergence in 2023 is noteworthy. The provision continues to rise, whereas cash taxes paid decline, which may signal temporary timing differences or more efficient tax planning. The increasing provision paired with fluctuating cash taxes suggests that the accrual for taxes is rising in anticipation of income growth despite a recent drop in cash outflows for taxes.
Invested Capital
Zoetis Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
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 restructuring accruals.
5 Addition of equity equivalents to total Zoetis Inc. equity.
6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
7 Subtraction of construction-in-progress.
8 Subtraction of available-for-sale debt securities.
- Total reported debt & leases
- The total reported debt and lease obligations exhibited some fluctuation over the five-year period. Initially, the debt increased from $6,646 million in 2019 to $7,402 million in 2020. This was followed by a decrease to $6,784 million in 2021. Subsequently, there was a noticeable rise to the peak value of $8,133 million in 2022, before dropping again to $6,812 million in 2023. Overall, the pattern shows volatility with a tendency to revert toward levels close to those observed at the beginning of the period.
- Total Zoetis Inc. equity
- The equity of the company demonstrated a generally upward trend throughout the period. Starting at $2,708 million in 2019, equity increased steadily, reaching $3,769 million in 2020 and continuing to $4,543 million in 2021. There was a slight decline in 2022 to $4,405 million, but equity rebounded to its highest value of $4,997 million by 2023. This upward trajectory indicates strengthening shareholder value over time despite the minor dip in 2022.
- Invested capital
- Invested capital rose consistently from $9,838 million in 2019 to $11,557 million in 2020. It then experienced marginal growth to $11,612 million in 2021, followed by a more pronounced increase to $12,542 million in 2022. In 2023, invested capital decreased to $11,550 million, marking a reversal after several years of growth. Overall, the data points to an expanding investment base, with some retrenchment in the latest year.
Cost of Capital
Zoetis Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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 and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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 and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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 and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (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 Debt and finance lease liabilities. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Zoetis Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| 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 | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | ||||||
| Amgen Inc. | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
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 economic spread ratio demonstrates significant fluctuation over the five-year period. Initial values were followed by substantial increases and decreases, culminating in a peak in the most recent year. This suggests a dynamic relationship between economic profit and invested capital.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio began at 1.22% in 2019, representing the initial return on invested capital above the cost of capital. A considerable decline to 0.26% occurred in 2020, indicating a reduced margin between returns and capital costs. A substantial recovery and increase to 3.45% was observed in 2021, followed by a decrease to 0.66% in 2022. The ratio experienced a marked increase in 2023, reaching 5.89%, the highest value within the observed period.
Economic profit exhibited a similar pattern of volatility. While the economic spread ratio reflects the percentage return, the absolute economic profit values provide context. The low spread ratio in 2020 coincided with a significantly lower economic profit of US$30 million, while the high spread ratio in 2023 corresponded with a substantial economic profit of US$681 million.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital generally increased from US$9,838 million in 2019 to US$12,542 million in 2022. However, a decrease to US$11,550 million was noted in 2023. This suggests potential capital management strategies or divestitures impacting the capital base in the latest year. The fluctuations in invested capital, combined with the changes in economic profit, directly influence the observed trends in the economic spread ratio.
The interplay between economic profit and invested capital is crucial. The significant increase in the economic spread ratio in 2023, despite a decrease in invested capital, indicates a substantial improvement in profitability relative to the capital employed. The earlier decline in 2020 suggests a period where returns did not adequately cover the cost of capital, while the recovery in 2021 and the peak in 2023 demonstrate improved capital allocation and profitability.
Economic Profit Margin
Zoetis Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Revenue | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ||||||
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
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The economic profit margin exhibited significant fluctuation between 2019 and 2023. Initial values demonstrated a substantial decline followed by a period of strong growth, culminating in a peak in the most recent year. A detailed examination of the trends is presented below.
- Economic Profit Margin
- In 2019, the economic profit margin stood at 1.91%. This figure decreased considerably in 2020 to 0.44%, representing a substantial contraction in profitability relative to revenue. A dramatic increase was then observed in 2021, with the margin reaching 5.15%. This positive trend continued, albeit at a slower pace, with a margin of 1.03% in 2022. The most recent year, 2023, saw a significant surge, with the economic profit margin reaching 7.97%, the highest value within the observed period.
The economic profit itself mirrored the trend in the economic profit margin. A decrease from US$120 million in 2019 to US$30 million in 2020 was followed by a substantial increase to US$400 million in 2021. Economic profit continued to grow, reaching US$83 million in 2022 and culminating in US$681 million in 2023. This indicates a strong correlation between revenue generation and the ability to generate economic profit.
Revenue consistently increased throughout the period, moving from US$6,260 million in 2019 to US$8,544 million in 2023. The accelerating economic profit margin in the later years suggests that the company not only increased sales but also improved its efficiency in converting those sales into economic profit. The substantial increase in both economic profit and margin in 2023 is particularly noteworthy and warrants further investigation to understand the underlying drivers.