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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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Economic Profit
Enphase Energy Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in thousands
| 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 trajectory between 2019 and 2023 is characterized by significant expansion in operating profitability and invested capital, resulting in a substantial increase in economic profit despite a period of volatility in the early years.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- A strong upward trajectory is evident, with NOPAT increasing from 168.1 million USD in 2019 to a peak of 575.8 million USD in 2022, before adjusting to 521.6 million USD in 2023. This growth indicates a significant increase in the capacity to generate operating earnings after tax obligations.
- Invested Capital and Cost of Capital
- Invested capital grew from 528.9 million USD in 2019 to 1.3 billion USD by 2023, reflecting a broad expansion of the asset base. Throughout this period, the cost of capital remained remarkably stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 21.88% and 22.78%, which suggests a consistent risk profile and cost of funding.
- Economic Profit Performance
- Economic profit exhibited high volatility initially, moving from a positive value in 2019 to a deficit of 78.5 million USD in 2020, indicating a period where operating returns failed to cover the cost of capital. A subsequent recovery occurred in 2021, leading to a peak of 291.6 million USD in 2022. While 2023 saw a moderate decline to 236.4 million USD, the figure remains substantially higher than the 2019-2021 average, confirming consistent value creation above the required return on capital in the latter part of the period.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Enphase Energy Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in thousands
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 deferred revenues.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in warranty obligations.
5 Addition of increase (decrease) in liabilities related to restructuring activities.
6 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income.
7 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
8 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
9 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income.
10 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =
11 Elimination of after taxes investment income.
The annual financial data reveals significant trends in both net income and net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) over the five-year period ending December 31, 2023.
- Net Income
- Net income experienced a decline from 2019 to 2020, decreasing from $161,148 thousand to $133,995 thousand. This was followed by a moderate recovery in 2021, with net income rising to $145,449 thousand. A substantial increase occurred in 2022, where net income nearly tripled compared to the previous year, reaching $397,362 thousand. The upward trend continued into 2023, with net income rising further to $438,936 thousand.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- NOPAT showed a similar pattern to net income but with more pronounced fluctuations. It decreased slightly from $168,136 thousand in 2019 to $132,831 thousand in 2020. In 2021, NOPAT nearly doubled to $255,560 thousand, indicating a strong improvement in operating profitability. A significant surge occurred in 2022, with NOPAT reaching $575,824 thousand, which more than doubled the previous year’s figure. However, in 2023, there was a notable decrease to $521,640 thousand, representing a decline compared to 2022 but still substantially above values from earlier years.
- Overall Trends and Insights
- Both net income and NOPAT reflect a recovery and growth trajectory after an initial dip in 2020, suggesting that the company improved profitability after the economic challenges that year. The dramatic increases in 2022 indicate a period of exceptional operational performance. The slight decline in NOPAT in 2023, despite continuing growth in net income, might indicate changes in operational efficiency or expense structure that merit further examination. The general upward trend for both metrics over the five years suggests strengthening financial health and enhanced value generation.
Cash Operating Taxes
Enphase Energy Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in thousands
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).
- Income Taxes Provision for (Benefit From)
- The income taxes provision exhibited a volatile trend over the five-year period. It started with a negative value of -$71,034 thousand in 2019, indicating a tax benefit or credit situation. This negative provision decreased substantially to -$14,585 thousand in 2020 and further to -$24,521 thousand in 2021, showing fluctuations in tax benefits during these years. However, in 2022, there was a significant reversal, with the provision turning positive to $54,686 thousand, indicating a tax expense. This upward trend continued in 2023, reaching $74,203 thousand, which suggests increasing tax liabilities or reduced tax benefits in these latter years.
- Cash Operating Taxes
- Cash operating taxes demonstrated a steady and strong upward trajectory throughout the analyzed period. Beginning at $3,653 thousand in 2019, the amount nearly doubled to $6,809 thousand in 2020, more than doubled again to $16,301 thousand in 2021, and saw a dramatic rise to $54,271 thousand in 2022. The growth culminated at $108,957 thousand in 2023, representing an approximately 30-fold increase from the 2019 figure. This continuous increase suggests substantially higher cash tax outflows, potentially reflecting improved profitability, changes in tax regulations, or reduced tax incentives.
Invested Capital
Enphase Energy Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in thousands
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 deferred revenues.
5 Addition of warranty obligations.
6 Addition of liabilities related to restructuring activities.
7 Addition of equity equivalents to stockholders’ equity.
8 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
9 Subtraction of construction in process.
10 Subtraction of marketable securities.
The financial data over the five-year period reveals key trends in the company's capital structure and financial positioning.
- Total Reported Debt & Leases
- The total reported debt and leases exhibit a significant increase from 2019 to 2020, more than tripling from approximately $118.3 million to $350.6 million. This upward trajectory accelerates further in 2021 when debt nearly triples again to over $1.05 billion. In 2022, the total debt continues to rise but at a moderated pace, reaching approximately $1.31 billion, and remains relatively stable through 2023.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity shows growth overall, with a notable increase from $272.2 million in 2019 to nearly $484 million in 2020. However, in 2021 there is a decline to about $430.2 million. Following this dip, equity increases substantially in 2022 to $825.6 million and reaches $983.6 million by 2023, nearly doubling from the previous year and demonstrating a strengthening equity base in recent periods.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital fluctuates over the period with an initial sharp increase from $528.9 million in 2019 to $951.5 million in 2020. It then decreases to $779.2 million in 2021 before sharply rising again in 2022 to $1.29 billion and remaining relatively stable through 2023 at about $1.30 billion. This pattern suggests periods of investment expansion followed by some consolidation before significant capital deployment resumes.
Overall, the data indicates a trend of increasing leverage over the five years, especially between 2019 and 2021, followed by stabilization in debt levels. Equity has grown robustly after a slight setback in 2021, supporting a stronger capital base by 2023. Invested capital reflects these financing changes, showing corresponding increases that suggest strategic growth initiatives or acquisitions that require elevated capital investment. The stabilization in debt alongside rising equity towards the end suggests an effort to balance the capital structure for sustained financial health.
Cost of Capital
Enphase Energy Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 21.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Enphase Energy 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 thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | ||||||
| Broadcom Inc. | ||||||
| Intel Corp. | ||||||
| KLA Corp. | ||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | ||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | ||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | ||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | ||||||
| Texas Instruments 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 added from 2019 to 2023 reveals a period of volatility followed by a substantial expansion in value creation. While the period began with moderate gains, a significant contraction occurred in 2020, which served as a pivot point for subsequent aggressive growth in both absolute economic profit and capital efficiency.
- Economic Profit
- Economic profit demonstrated a fluctuating trajectory, starting at $47.6 million in 2019 before falling to a deficit of $78.5 million in 2020. A sharp recovery was observed in 2021, with profits rising to $85.1 million and peaking at $291.6 million in 2022. The final year of the period saw a slight retraction to $236.4 million, although the figure remains elevated relative to the 2019-2021 baseline.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital showed a general increase over the five-year span, rising from $528.9 million in 2019 to $1.3 billion in 2023. An exception to this growth occurred in 2021, when capital decreased to $779.2 million from $951.5 million in 2020. This was followed by a rapid capital expansion in 2022, which stabilized through 2023, indicating a significant increase in the scale of the invested asset base.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio, measuring the return over the cost of capital, mirrored the volatility of economic profit. The ratio dropped to -8.25% in 2020, signaling a failure to cover the cost of capital. Subsequently, the ratio improved to 10.92% in 2021 and reached a high of 22.68% in 2022. By 2023, the ratio adjusted to 18.15%, confirming that the company continues to generate value well above its capital costs, albeit at a slightly lower rate than the 2022 peak.
Economic Profit Margin
Enphase Energy Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||||
| Net revenues | ||||||
| Add: Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | ||||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | ||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | ||||||
| Broadcom Inc. | ||||||
| Intel Corp. | ||||||
| KLA Corp. | ||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | ||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | ||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | ||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | ||||||
| Texas Instruments 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 ÷ Adjusted net revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance from 2019 to 2023 indicates a period of rapid expansion followed by a phase of stabilization in value creation. While the initial years were characterized by volatility, the overall trend reflects a substantial increase in the ability to generate returns above the cost of capital, with a peak occurring in 2022.
- Revenue Trajectory
- Adjusted net revenues exhibited strong growth, increasing from 696,290 thousand US$ in 2019 to a peak of 2,453,357 thousand US$ in 2022. A slight contraction was observed in 2023, with revenues settling at 2,405,898 thousand US$, suggesting a plateau in top-line expansion.
- Economic Profit Trends
- Economic profit displayed considerable volatility in the early part of the period, dropping from 47,632 thousand US$ in 2019 to a deficit of 78,500 thousand US$ in 2020. A robust recovery followed, with profits rising to 85,088 thousand US$ in 2021 and reaching a maximum of 291,578 thousand US$ in 2022, before moderating to 236,405 thousand US$ in 2023.
- Economic Profit Margin Analysis
- The economic profit margin closely mirrored the fluctuations in absolute profit, falling to -10.25% in 2020. A significant recovery was noted over the subsequent two years, with the margin expanding to 5.83% in 2021 and peaking at 11.88% in 2022. In 2023, the margin contracted to 9.83%, consistent with the slight decrease in both total revenues and economic profit.