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Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS)

$22.49

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Economic Profit

Zoetis Inc., 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 period between 2019 and 2023 demonstrates fluctuating performance in economic profit. Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) generally increased over the five-year period, though with some variation. The cost of capital remained relatively stable, while invested capital exhibited an increasing trend, followed by a decrease in the most recent year. These factors combined to produce significant changes in economic profit.

NOPAT Trend
NOPAT increased from US$1,570 million in 2019 to US$1,727 million in 2020, representing a growth of approximately 10%. A substantial increase was then observed in 2021, reaching US$2,131 million. However, NOPAT decreased to US$1,958 million in 2022 before recovering to US$2,410 million in 2023, the highest value in the observed period.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained consistently around 14.7% to 15.0% throughout the period. It began at 14.77% in 2019 and gradually increased to 15.01% in 2023. The relatively stable cost of capital suggests consistent risk and funding conditions over the five years.
Invested Capital
Invested capital increased steadily from US$9,838 million in 2019 to US$11,557 million in 2020, and continued to rise to US$11,612 million in 2021. Further growth was seen in 2022, reaching US$12,542 million. However, in 2023, invested capital decreased to US$11,550 million, potentially indicating divestitures or reduced capital expenditure.
Economic Profit
Economic profit experienced considerable fluctuation. It was US$117 million in 2019, decreased significantly to US$26 million in 2020, then increased dramatically to US$397 million in 2021. A substantial decline occurred in 2022, with economic profit falling to US$79 million. Finally, economic profit rose sharply to US$677 million in 2023, reaching its highest point in the observed period. The fluctuations in economic profit appear to be driven by the interplay between NOPAT and the cost of capital, influenced by changes in invested capital.

The most recent year, 2023, shows a strong economic profit, driven by increased NOPAT. However, the decrease in invested capital in 2023 warrants further investigation to understand its implications for future performance.


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Zoetis Inc., 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 attributable to Zoetis Inc.
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts2
Increase (decrease) in restructuring accruals3
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest expense, operating lease liability5
Adjusted interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Tax benefit of interest expense, net of capitalized interest6
Adjusted interest expense, net of capitalized interest, after taxes7
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income8
Investment income, after taxes9
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
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 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

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Provision for taxes on income
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Less: Tax imposed on investment income
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).


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

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Short-term borrowings
Current portion of long-term debt
Finance lease liabilities, current
Long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs, excluding current portion
Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Total Zoetis Inc. equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for doubtful accounts3
Restructuring accruals4
Equity equivalents5
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests
Adjusted total Zoetis Inc. equity
Construction-in-progress7
Available-for-sale debt securities8
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 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

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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
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 subsequent declines, culminating in a strong recovery in the most recent year. This suggests a dynamic relationship between profitability and capital employed.

Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio began at 1.19% in 2019, indicating a modest spread between returns on invested capital and the cost of that capital. A substantial decrease to 0.22% occurred in 2020, suggesting a diminished ability to generate returns exceeding the cost of capital. A marked improvement followed in 2021, with the ratio increasing to 3.42%, demonstrating a significantly enhanced return on invested capital. This positive trend was interrupted in 2022, as the ratio declined to 0.63%, indicating a weakening of profitability relative to invested capital. The most recent year, 2023, saw a considerable resurgence, with the economic spread ratio reaching 5.86%, representing the highest value observed during the analyzed period.

The economic spread ratio’s movement appears correlated with changes in economic profit. The low ratio in 2020 aligns with the lowest economic profit value during the period. Conversely, the highest ratio in 2023 corresponds with the highest economic profit. This suggests that the company’s ability to generate economic profit is a primary driver of the observed fluctuations in the economic spread ratio.

Invested Capital
Invested capital generally increased from 2019 to 2022, rising from US$9,838 million to US$12,542 million. However, a decrease was observed in 2023, with invested capital falling to US$11,550 million. This suggests potential capital reallocation or divestitures in the latest year. The increase in invested capital during the earlier period did not consistently translate into higher economic spread ratios, highlighting the importance of efficient capital utilization.

The interplay between economic profit and invested capital is crucial. While invested capital increased over much of the period, the economic spread ratio’s performance indicates that the efficiency with which this capital was deployed varied considerably. The substantial increase in the economic spread ratio in 2023, despite a decrease in invested capital, suggests improved capital efficiency and profitability.


Economic Profit Margin

Zoetis Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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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 1.86%. This figure decreased considerably in 2020 to 0.39%, representing a substantial contraction in profitability relative to revenue. A dramatic increase was then observed in 2021, with the margin reaching 5.10%. This positive trend was partially reversed in 2022, as the margin declined to 0.98%. However, 2023 witnessed a significant resurgence, with the economic profit margin climbing to 7.92%, the highest value observed during the analyzed period.

The economic profit itself mirrors the trend in the economic profit margin. A decrease from US$117 million in 2019 to US$26 million in 2020 was followed by a substantial increase to US$397 million in 2021. A subsequent decline to US$79 million in 2022 was then reversed, with economic profit reaching US$677 million in 2023.

Revenue Trend
Revenue demonstrated consistent growth throughout the period. Starting at US$6,260 million in 2019, it increased to US$6,675 million in 2020, US$7,776 million in 2021, US$8,080 million in 2022, and ultimately reached US$8,544 million in 2023. This consistent revenue growth occurred alongside the fluctuating economic profit margin, suggesting that factors beyond revenue volume significantly influenced profitability.

The divergence between revenue growth and economic profit margin highlights the importance of cost management and capital efficiency. While revenue consistently increased, the economic profit margin’s volatility indicates that the company’s ability to generate profit from that revenue varied considerably year to year. The substantial increase in the economic profit margin in 2023, despite continued revenue growth, suggests improved operational efficiency or a more favorable economic environment in that year.