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Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB)

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Biogen Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 1,501,467 4,370,868 6,023,385 4,663,032 2,890,089
Cost of capital2 7.33% 7.49% 7.93% 8.01% 7.99%
Invested capital3 13,824,500 12,625,400 14,142,400 13,170,435 12,476,129
 
Economic profit4 488,257 3,425,717 4,902,297 3,607,482 1,893,669

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 NOPAT. See details »

2 Cost of capital. See details »

3 Invested capital. See details »

4 2021 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= 1,501,4677.33% × 13,824,500 = 488,257

Item Description The company
Economic profit Economic profit is a measure of corporate performance computed by taking the spread between the return on invested capital and the cost of capital, and multiplying by the invested capital. Biogen Inc. economic profit decreased from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Biogen Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Net income attributable to Biogen Inc. 1,556,100 4,000,600 5,888,500 4,430,700 2,539,100
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1 (426,800) 149,000 67,100 108,300 91,700
Increase (decrease) in reserves for allowances2 (3,600) 1,100 5,800 (11,300) (5,200)
Increase (decrease) in restructuring reserve3 (500) (4,600)
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents4 (430,400) 150,100 72,900 96,500 81,900
Interest expense 253,600 222,500 187,400 200,600 250,800
Interest expense, operating lease liability5 12,166 14,071 15,562 20,529 20,744
Adjusted interest expense 265,766 236,571 202,962 221,129 271,544
Tax benefit of interest expense6 (55,811) (49,680) (42,622) (46,437) (95,040)
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes7 209,955 186,891 160,340 174,692 176,504
(Gain) loss on marketable securities 3,800 8,300 (4,500) 8,500 19,400
Interest income (11,000) (42,000) (120,000) (112,500) (78,500)
Investment income, before taxes (7,200) (33,700) (124,500) (104,000) (59,100)
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income8 1,512 7,077 26,145 21,840 20,685
Investment income, after taxes9 (5,688) (26,623) (98,355) (82,160) (38,415)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 171,500 59,900 43,300 131,000
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) 1,501,467 4,370,868 6,023,385 4,663,032 2,890,089

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »

2 Addition of increase (decrease) in reserves for allowances.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring reserve.

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

5 2021 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= 419,500 × 2.90% = 12,166

6 2021 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= 265,766 × 21.00% = 55,811

7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to Biogen Inc..

8 2021 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= 7,200 × 21.00% = 1,512

9 Elimination of after taxes investment income.

Item Description The company
NOPAT Net operating profit after taxes is income from operations, but after removement of taxes calculated on cash basis that are relevant to operating income. Biogen Inc. NOPAT decreased from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Cash Operating Taxes

Biogen Inc., cash operating taxes calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Income tax expense 52,500 992,300 1,158,000 1,425,600 2,458,700
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (426,800) 149,000 67,100 108,300 91,700
Add: Tax savings from interest expense 55,811 49,680 42,622 46,437 95,040
Less: Tax imposed on investment income 1,512 7,077 26,145 21,840 20,685
Cash operating taxes 533,599 885,903 1,107,377 1,341,897 2,441,355

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

Item Description The company
Cash operating taxes Cash operating taxes are estimated by adjusting income tax expense for changes in deferred taxes and tax benefit from the interest deduction. Biogen Inc. cash operating taxes decreased from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Invested Capital

Biogen Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)

US$ in thousands

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Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Current portion of notes payable 999,100 1,495,800 3,200
Notes payable, excluding current portion 6,274,000 7,426,200 4,459,000 5,936,500 5,935,000
Operating lease liability1 419,500 485,200 486,300 508,135 508,429
Total reported debt & leases 7,692,600 7,911,400 6,441,100 6,444,635 6,446,629
Total Biogen Inc. shareholders’ equity 10,896,200 10,700,300 13,343,200 13,039,600 12,612,800
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2 (720,600) (336,600) (421,300) (517,700) (473,200)
Reserves for allowances3 38,000 41,600 40,500 34,700 46,000
Restructuring reserve4 500
Equity equivalents5 (682,600) (295,000) (380,800) (483,000) (426,700)
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax6 106,700 299,000 135,200 240,400 318,400
Noncontrolling interests 63,500 (14,200) (4,100) (8,000) (14,700)
Adjusted total Biogen Inc. shareholders’ equity 10,383,800 10,690,100 13,093,500 12,789,000 12,489,800
Construction in progress7 (770,300) (1,950,800) (2,084,400) (1,758,500) (1,276,000)
Marketable securities8 (3,481,600) (4,025,300) (3,307,800) (4,304,700) (5,184,300)
Invested capital 13,824,500 12,625,400 14,142,400 13,170,435 12,476,129

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

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 reserve.

5 Addition of equity equivalents to total Biogen Inc. shareholders’ equity.

6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

7 Subtraction of construction in progress.

8 Subtraction of marketable securities.

Item Description The company
Invested capital Capital is an approximation of the economic book value of all cash invested in going-concern business activities. Biogen Inc. invested capital decreased from 2019 to 2020 but then increased from 2020 to 2021 not reaching 2019 level.

Cost of Capital

Biogen Inc., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 32,356,798 32,356,798 ÷ 40,780,998 = 0.79 0.79 × 8.50% = 6.74%
Notes payable, including current portion3 8,004,700 8,004,700 ÷ 40,780,998 = 0.20 0.20 × 3.64% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.56%
Operating lease liability4 419,500 419,500 ÷ 40,780,998 = 0.01 0.01 × 2.90% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.02%
Total: 40,780,998 1.00 7.33%

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

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Notes payable, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 40,102,381 40,102,381 ÷ 49,103,481 = 0.82 0.82 × 8.50% = 6.94%
Notes payable, including current portion3 8,515,900 8,515,900 ÷ 49,103,481 = 0.17 0.17 × 3.83% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.52%
Operating lease liability4 485,200 485,200 ÷ 49,103,481 = 0.01 0.01 × 2.90% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.02%
Total: 49,103,481 1.00 7.49%

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

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Notes payable, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 58,701,347 58,701,347 ÷ 65,741,247 = 0.89 0.89 × 8.50% = 7.59%
Notes payable, including current portion3 6,553,600 6,553,600 ÷ 65,741,247 = 0.10 0.10 × 4.09% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.32%
Operating lease liability4 486,300 486,300 ÷ 65,741,247 = 0.01 0.01 × 3.20% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.02%
Total: 65,741,247 1.00 7.93%

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

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Notes payable, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 65,551,235 65,551,235 ÷ 72,096,970 = 0.91 0.91 × 8.50% = 7.72%
Notes payable, including current portion3 6,037,600 6,037,600 ÷ 72,096,970 = 0.08 0.08 × 4.04% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.27%
Operating lease liability4 508,135 508,135 ÷ 72,096,970 = 0.01 0.01 × 4.04% × (1 – 21.00%) = 0.02%
Total: 72,096,970 1.00 8.01%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Notes payable, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 73,200,689 73,200,689 ÷ 80,192,419 = 0.91 0.91 × 8.50% = 7.76%
Notes payable, including current portion3 6,483,300 6,483,300 ÷ 80,192,419 = 0.08 0.08 × 4.08% × (1 – 35.00%) = 0.21%
Operating lease liability4 508,429 508,429 ÷ 80,192,419 = 0.01 0.01 × 4.08% × (1 – 35.00%) = 0.02%
Total: 80,192,419 1.00 7.99%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 US$ in thousands

2 Equity. See details »

3 Notes payable, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

Biogen Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1 488,257 3,425,717 4,902,297 3,607,482 1,893,669
Invested capital2 13,824,500 12,625,400 14,142,400 13,170,435 12,476,129
Performance Ratio
Economic spread ratio3 3.53% 27.13% 34.66% 27.39% 15.18%
Benchmarks
Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4
AbbVie Inc. 4.79% -3.06% 7.21%
Amgen Inc. 7.37% 11.70% 13.90%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 1.56% -14.01% -3.68%
Danaher Corp. -2.15% -3.55% -6.95%
Eli Lilly & Co. 12.28% 18.94% 15.78%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 9.01% -4.06% 7.26%
Johnson & Johnson 10.27% 5.05% 3.95%
Merck & Co. Inc. 11.81% 4.65% 11.23%
Moderna Inc. 117.98% 53.83% -145.81%
Pfizer Inc. 11.77% -2.94% 5.67%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 67.29% 39.16% 28.41%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. -1.05% -0.06% -3.94%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2021 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × 488,257 ÷ 13,824,500 = 3.53%

4 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Performance ratio Description The company
Economic spread ratio The ratio of economic profit to invested capital, also equal to the difference between return on invested capital (ROIC) and cost of capital. Biogen Inc. economic spread ratio deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Economic Profit Margin

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

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Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Economic profit1 488,257 3,425,717 4,902,297 3,607,482 1,893,669
Revenue 10,981,700 13,444,600 14,377,900 13,452,900 12,273,900
Performance Ratio
Economic profit margin2 4.45% 25.48% 34.10% 26.82% 15.43%
Benchmarks
Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3
AbbVie Inc. 8.17% -6.94% 13.60%
Amgen Inc. 12.21% 18.71% 23.40%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 2.70% -29.71% -14.13%
Danaher Corp. -5.38% -10.40% -22.52%
Eli Lilly & Co. 11.34% 18.96% 15.19%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 15.93% -8.38% 10.31%
Johnson & Johnson 10.76% 6.02% 4.67%
Merck & Co. Inc. 17.16% 5.54% 12.87%
Moderna Inc. 61.54% 55.71%
Pfizer Inc. 12.69% -7.28% 13.26%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 45.50% 38.15% 23.58%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. -2.15% -0.11% -8.12%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31).

1 Economic profit. See details »

2 2021 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Revenue
= 100 × 488,257 ÷ 10,981,700 = 4.45%

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Performance ratio Description The company
Economic profit margin The ratio of economic profit to sales. It is the company profit margin covering income efficiency and asset management. Economic profit margin is not biased in favor of capital-intensive business models, because any added capital is a cost to the economic profit margin. Biogen Inc. economic profit margin deteriorated from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.