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Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH)

$22.49

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Economic Value Added (EVA)

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Economic Profit

Enphase Energy Inc., economic profit calculation

US$ in thousands

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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 analyzed financial data presents several noteworthy trends regarding profitability and capital efficiency over the five-year period.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT exhibited an overall increasing trend despite some fluctuations. Starting at $168.1 million in 2019, it decreased by approximately 21% to $132.8 million in 2020. Subsequently, there was a strong recovery and growth with NOPAT nearly doubling in 2021 to $255.6 million, followed by continued significant growth in 2022, reaching $575.8 million. In 2023, NOPAT slightly declined to $521.6 million but remained substantially higher than prior years, reflecting robust operational performance improvements over the period.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital remained relatively stable throughout the five years, fluctuating modestly between approximately 18.6% and 19.4%. This stability suggests a consistent risk profile and financing cost environment despite changes in the operational and capital base of the company.
Invested Capital
Invested capital demonstrated significant growth, more than doubling from $528.9 million in 2019 to over $1.3 billion by 2023. There was a notable increase from 2019 to 2020, followed by a slight decrease in 2021, and then a substantial rise in 2022 and 2023. This pattern suggests considerable investment and expansion activities, which likely supported the enhanced operating profit levels realized in later years.
Economic Profit
Economic profit, which accounts for cost of capital, showed pronounced volatility. After a positive figure of $65.5 million in 2019, it turned negative in 2020 with a loss of $47.2 million, indicating the company failed to cover its capital costs that year. However, economic profit rebounded strongly in 2021 to $110.3 million and grew further in 2022 to $333.7 million, signaling substantial value creation. In 2023, economic profit decreased moderately to $278.6 million but remained healthy and significantly above earlier years, affirming effective capital utilization.

In summary, the company demonstrated strong operational recovery and improvement following a dip in 2020, complemented by aggressive capital investment. The stability of the cost of capital alongside growing invested capital and enhanced profitability led to marked increases in economic profit from 2021 onward. Despite some decline in 2023, the overall financial trend illustrates improved economic value generation and efficient use of invested resources over the period.


Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

Enphase Energy Inc., NOPAT calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts2
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues3
Increase (decrease) in warranty obligations4
Increase (decrease) in liabilities related to restructuring activities5
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents6
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability7
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense8
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes9
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income10
Investment income, after taxes11
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 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

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Income taxes provision for (benefit from)
Less: Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Add: Tax savings from interest expense
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).


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

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Debt, current
Debt, non-current
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Allowance for doubtful accounts3
Deferred revenues4
Warranty obligations5
Liabilities related to restructuring activities6
Equity equivalents7
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax8
Adjusted stockholders’ equity
Construction in process9
Marketable securities10
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 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
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
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
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
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

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
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.


Economic Profit
The economic profit exhibited significant fluctuations over the observed periods. It started positively at 65,530 thousand USD in 2019, declined to a negative 47,239 thousand USD in 2020, indicating a loss that year, then recovered strongly to 110,294 thousand USD in 2021. The upward trend accelerated in 2022 with a peak at 333,696 thousand USD, followed by a slight decrease to 278,586 thousand USD in 2023, yet remaining substantially higher than in earlier years.
Invested Capital
The invested capital showed an overall increasing trend across the five years. Beginning at 528,927 thousand USD in 2019, it almost doubled to 951,473 thousand USD in 2020. Although there was a decrease to 779,239 thousand USD in 2021, the figure rebounded and increased further to 1,285,383 thousand USD in 2022, reaching 1,302,318 thousand USD in 2023, marking the highest level in the period.
Economic Spread Ratio
The economic spread ratio, representing the return relative to invested capital, reflected a pattern consistent with economic profit changes. It started positively at 12.39% in 2019, dropped to a negative -4.96% in 2020, indicating a period of value destruction, then climbed back to 14.15% in 2021. This upward momentum continued sharply to 25.96% in 2022. However, in 2023, the ratio decreased slightly to 21.39%, still remaining at a relatively strong level compared to earlier years.
Summary
Overall, the data reveals that the company experienced volatility in economic profitability, with a significant downturn in 2020 followed by strong recovery and growth until 2022. Invested capital expanded notably, suggesting increased asset investment or capital deployment strategies. The economic spread ratio follows a similar trend to economic profit, confirming improved efficiency and value generation after 2020, although the slight decline in 2023 indicates a potential moderation in profitability margins. The sustained higher levels of both economic profit and spread from 2021 onwards indicate a period of enhanced financial performance and effective capital utilization.

Economic Profit Margin

Enphase Energy Inc., economic profit margin 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 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.


Adjusted Net Revenues
There is a clear upward trend in adjusted net revenues over the five-year period. Starting from approximately 696 million in 2019, revenues increased steadily, nearly doubling from 2020 to 2021, and reaching a peak of over 2.45 billion in 2022. Although there was a slight decline in 2023, the revenue level remained substantially higher compared to the earlier years, indicating significant growth in the company’s top line.
Economic Profit
The economic profit shows a more volatile pattern. It started positively in 2019 at about 65.5 million but dipped into negative territory in 2020 with a loss of 47.2 million. This was followed by a strong recovery in 2021 and a substantial increase in 2022, peaking at approximately 334 million. In 2023, although the economic profit decreased compared to 2022, it remained significantly positive at around 279 million, suggesting overall improvement in the company’s profitability beyond accounting profits.
Economic Profit Margin
The economic profit margin echoes the fluctuations seen in the economic profit values. It started at a healthy 9.41% in 2019, turned negative in 2020 at -6.17%, and then moved back to positive levels in 2021 at 7.56%. The margin peaked in 2022 at 13.6%, indicating improved efficiency and profitability relative to revenues. In 2023, the margin slightly decreased but stayed robust at 11.58%, highlighting the company’s sustained ability to generate economic profit relative to its net revenues.
Summary
Overall, the data reveal a strong growth trajectory in revenues, accompanied by considerable swings in economic profit and margin. The negative economic profit in 2020 suggests a challenging year, possibly due to extraordinary costs or operational difficulties. However, the significant recovery and improvement in subsequent years demonstrate enhanced profitability and efficient use of capital. The high economic profit margins in 2022 and 2023 indicate the company’s capacity to convert its net revenues into economic value effectively.