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.
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- Income Statement
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Selected Financial Data since 2012
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2012
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2012
- Aggregate Accruals
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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 financial performance from 2019 to 2023 demonstrates a consistent ability to generate positive economic profit, although the magnitude of value creation has been characterized by significant volatility. While the company remained value-additive throughout the period, the fluctuations in economic profit reflect the interplay between operating efficiency and the capital base.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- A general upward trajectory in NOPAT is observed, increasing from 1,570 million US$ in 2019 to 2,410 million US$ in 2023. A marginal contraction occurred in 2022, where NOPAT declined to 1,958 million US$ before recovering strongly in the final year of the period. This growth suggests a strengthening of core operational profitability over the five-year window.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital remained remarkably stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 14.72% and 15.00%. A slight incremental increase is noted toward the end of the period, reaching 15.00% by December 31, 2023, indicating a consistent hurdle rate for investment returns.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital showed a growth trend from 2019 to 2022, peaking at 12,542 million US$. However, a notable reduction occurred in 2023, with invested capital decreasing to 11,550 million US$. This reduction in the capital base, combined with rising profits, contributed significantly to the improvement in economic efficiency.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit exhibited high variability, with a sharp decline in 2020 (26 million US$) and another dip in 2022 (79 million US$). These troughs coincided with periods where the growth in invested capital outpaced the growth in NOPAT. Conversely, a substantial peak was reached in 2023 at 677 million US$, driven by the simultaneous achievement of the highest NOPAT and a reduction in invested capital, signifying a period of maximum economic value added.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Zoetis Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ 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 $11,550 million, marking a reversal after several years of growth. Overall, the data points to an expanding investment base, with some retrenchment in the latest year.
Cost of Capital
Zoetis Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt and finance lease liabilities3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).
1 US$ 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 | ||
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| 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 analysis of economic value creation reveals a period of significant volatility characterized by fluctuating economic profits and a generally expanding capital base, culminating in a peak performance in 2023.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit exhibited substantial variance over the five-year period. After a decrease from US$ 117 million in 2019 to a low of US$ 26 million in 2020, a sharp recovery occurred in 2021, reaching US$ 397 million. A subsequent contraction to US$ 79 million in 2022 was followed by a significant surge to US$ 677 million by December 31, 2023, representing the highest value in the observed period.
- Invested Capital Dynamics
- Invested capital showed a steady upward trajectory from 2019 through 2022, growing from US$ 9,838 million to a peak of US$ 12,542 million. In 2023, a reduction was observed, with invested capital decreasing to US$ 11,550 million, suggesting a potential optimization of the capital base or a strategic reallocation of resources.
- Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
- The economic spread ratio mirrors the volatility seen in economic profit, indicating the efficiency of capital utilization relative to the cost of capital. The ratio declined to 0.23% in 2020, recovered to 3.42% in 2021, and dipped again to 0.63% in 2022. The period concluded with a substantial expansion to 5.86% in 2023, demonstrating a marked improvement in the ability to generate returns exceeding the cost of capital.
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 financial performance from 2019 to 2023 is characterized by a steady increase in revenue contrasted with significant volatility in economic profit and its associated margin.
- Revenue Growth
- A consistent upward trajectory is observed in revenue, which increased from US$ 6,260 million in 2019 to US$ 8,544 million in 2023. This represents a stable expansion of the company's top-line earnings over the five-year period.
- Economic Profit Volatility
- Economic profit exhibits substantial fluctuations. Following a decline to US$ 26 million in 2020, profit surged to US$ 397 million in 2021, before retreating to US$ 79 million in 2022. A significant recovery occurred in 2023, with economic profit reaching a period high of US$ 677 million.
- Economic Profit Margin Trends
- The economic profit margin shows a non-linear pattern, mirroring the volatility of absolute economic profit. The margin reached a minimum of 0.39% in 2020 and peaked at 7.93% in 2023. The disparity between the steady growth of revenue and the irregular movement of the economic profit margin suggests that factors such as changes in the cost of capital or operational efficiency have had a disproportionate impact on economic value creation compared to sales growth.