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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- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Selected Financial Data since 2012
- Net Profit Margin since 2012
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2012
- Current Ratio since 2012
- Analysis of Debt
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Economic Profit
Kraft Foods Group Inc., economic profit calculation
US$ in millions
| 12 months ended: | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)1 | ||||
| Cost of capital2 | ||||
| Invested capital3 | ||||
| Economic profit4 | ||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 NOPAT. See details »
2 Cost of capital. See details »
3 Invested capital. See details »
4 2014 Calculation
Economic profit = NOPAT – Cost of capital × Invested capital
= – × =
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- The net operating profit after taxes showed an initial increase from 2,340 million USD in 2012 to 3,734 million USD in 2013, followed by a significant decline to 989 million USD in 2014. This indicates a volatile profitability pattern over the three-year period.
- Cost of Capital
- The cost of capital exhibited a consistent upward trend, rising slightly from 12.32% in 2012 to 12.66% in 2013, and further to 12.94% in 2014. This gradual increase suggests growing expectations or risks associated with the capital employed.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital increased from 13,807 million USD in 2012 to 16,041 million USD in 2013, but then decreased to 14,787 million USD in 2014. This reflects a peak in capital investment in 2013, followed by a reduction in the following year.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit improved markedly from 639 million USD in 2012 to 1,703 million USD in 2013, indicating value creation above the cost of capital. However, it sharply reversed to a negative figure of -925 million USD in 2014, demonstrating a substantial destruction of value in that year.
Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)
Kraft Foods Group Inc., NOPAT calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 Elimination of deferred tax expense. See details »
2 Addition of increase (decrease) in allowances related to accounts receivable.
3 Addition of increase (decrease) in restructuring costs liability.
4 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net earnings.
5 2014 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =
6 2014 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest and other expense, net = Adjusted interest and other expense, net × Statutory income tax rate
= × 35.00% =
7 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net earnings.
The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in both net earnings and net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT) over the three-year period under consideration.
- Net Earnings
- Net earnings increased significantly from 1,642 million US dollars in 2012 to 2,715 million US dollars in 2013. However, in 2014, net earnings declined sharply to 1,043 million US dollars, representing a substantial decrease relative to the prior year and even falling below the 2012 level.
- Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
- Similar to net earnings, NOPAT demonstrated strong growth from 2,340 million US dollars in 2012 to 3,734 million US dollars in 2013. Yet, there was a pronounced decline in 2014, with NOPAT dropping to 989 million US dollars, marking a significant reduction compared to both preceding years.
Overall, the data suggests that although the company experienced robust profitability improvements in 2013, this positive trend was not sustained, with a marked downturn occurring in 2014. Both profitability indicators reflect this pattern, highlighting sensitivity to potentially adverse operational or market conditions during the latter year.
Cash Operating Taxes
Kraft Foods Group Inc., cash operating taxes calculation
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
The analysis of the provided annual financial data reveals notable fluctuations in the tax-related expenses over the three-year period ending December 27, 2014.
- Provision for Income Taxes
- There is a significant fluctuation observed in the provision for income taxes. In 2012, the provision was reported at 811 million US dollars, which increased substantially to 1,375 million US dollars in 2013, representing a considerable rise. However, in 2014, this figure sharply declined to 363 million US dollars, indicating a substantial reduction from the previous year. This large variance may reflect changes in pre-tax income, tax policies, or adjustments related to prior periods.
- Cash Operating Taxes
- The cash operating taxes also show an upward trend throughout the examined period. Starting at 437 million US dollars in 2012, the amount nearly doubled to 849 million US dollars in 2013 and saw a further increase to 899 million US dollars in 2014. The consistent increase may indicate higher taxable income or changes in tax payment practices.
Overall, while cash operating taxes steadily increased each year, the provision for income taxes displayed considerable volatility, peaking in 2013 before dropping sharply the following year. This divergence between the provision and cash taxes could denote timing differences in tax recognition or other accounting factors affecting recorded tax expense versus actual cash payments.
Invested Capital
Kraft Foods Group Inc., invested capital calculation (financing approach)
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
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 costs liability.
5 Addition of equity equivalents to equity.
6 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.
7 Subtraction of construction in progress.
- Total Reported Debt & Leases
- The total reported debt and leases remained relatively stable over the three-year period, with a slight increase from 10,353 million USD in 2012 to 10,402 million USD in 2013. It then remained almost constant at 10,401 million USD in 2014, indicating a stable capital structure in terms of debt obligations.
- Equity
- Equity experienced a notable increase from 3,572 million USD in 2012 to 5,187 million USD in 2013, representing a significant growth. However, this was followed by a decrease to 4,365 million USD in 2014. This fluctuation suggests some variability in shareholder value or retained earnings within this timeframe.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital showed an upward trend from 13,807 million USD in 2012 to 16,041 million USD in 2013, before declining to 14,787 million USD in 2014. This pattern aligns with the changes in both equity and debt, reflecting adjustments in the company’s total funding and asset base.
- Overall Analysis
- The financial data reveals that while debt levels were largely maintained, equity and invested capital exhibited growth followed by contraction over the three years. The rise in equity and invested capital in 2013 may reflect increased investment or retained earnings that year, but the subsequent decline in 2014 indicates a pullback or redistribution. Stability in debt suggests a consistent leverage approach, but the variations in equity and invested capital warrant further investigation to understand the underlying causes, such as potential asset disposals, dividend payments, or changes in profitability.
Cost of Capital
Kraft Foods Group Inc., cost of capital calculations
| Capital (fair value)1 | Weights | Cost of capital | |||||||||||
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| Equity2 | ÷ | = | × | = | |||||||||
| Debt3 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27).
1 US$ in millions
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 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28).
1 US$ in millions
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 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability4 | ÷ | = | × | × (1 – 35.00%) | = | ||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 US$ in millions
2 Equity. See details »
3 Debt. See details »
4 Operating lease liability. See details »
Economic Spread Ratio
Kraft Foods Group Inc., economic spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||
| Invested capital2 | ||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||
| Economic spread ratio3 | ||||
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Economic Spread Ratio, Competitors4 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | ||||
| Nike Inc. | ||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 Invested capital. See details »
3 2014 Calculation
Economic spread ratio = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × ÷ =
4 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit exhibited a significant fluctuation across the three-year period. In 2012, the economic profit was positive at 639 million USD, showing a strong profit. It improved substantially in 2013, reaching a peak of 1,703 million USD, indicating enhanced profitability. However, in 2014, the economic profit turned negative, falling to -925 million USD, suggesting a decline in the company's ability to generate returns above its cost of capital.
- Invested Capital
- Invested capital increased from 13,807 million USD in 2012 to 16,041 million USD in 2013, marking growth in the company’s capital base. Nevertheless, in 2014, invested capital decreased to 14,787 million USD, implying either divestiture, asset disposals, or a reduction in capital investment during that year.
- Economic Spread Ratio
- The economic spread ratio showed a notable positive increase from 4.63% in 2012 to 10.62% in 2013, indicating improved returns in excess of the cost of capital. This trend sharply reversed in 2014, dropping to -6.25%, reflecting a situation where the company’s returns fell below its capital costs, aligned with the negative economic profit observed in that year.
Economic Profit Margin
Kraft Foods Group Inc., economic profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 29, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||
| Economic profit1 | ||||
| Net revenues | ||||
| Performance Ratio | ||||
| Economic profit margin2 | ||||
| Benchmarks | ||||
| Economic Profit Margin, Competitors3 | ||||
| lululemon athletica inc. | ||||
| Nike Inc. | ||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-29).
1 Economic profit. See details »
2 2014 Calculation
Economic profit margin = 100 × Economic profit ÷ Net revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
3 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial analysis over the three-year period reveals notable fluctuations in the company's profitability metrics, while net revenues remain relatively stable.
- Net Revenues
- The net revenues exhibit a marginal decline across the observed periods, decreasing slightly from 18,339 million USD in 2012 to 18,218 million USD in 2013, and then to 18,205 million USD in 2014. This trend indicates a plateau in top-line performance with minimal variation, suggesting stable sales volume or pricing strategies over the time frame.
- Economic Profit
- The economic profit demonstrates significant volatility. An increase from 639 million USD in 2012 to a peak of 1,703 million USD in 2013 marks a period of strengthened economic value creation. However, a sharp reversal occurs in 2014, with economic profit plummeting to a negative 925 million USD, indicating economic losses and deteriorated profitability dynamics during that year.
- Economic Profit Margin
- The economic profit margin aligns with the trends observed in economic profit. It rises substantially from 3.48% in 2012 to 9.35% in 2013, corresponding to improved efficiency or value generation relative to net revenues. The margin then deteriorates dramatically to -5.08% in 2014, reflecting a contraction in profitability and indicating that the company’s costs or capital charges may have exceeded returns during that period.
In summary, while the top-line revenues maintained a steady level, the profitability as measured by economic profit and its margin showed a significant peak followed by a steep decline. This pattern suggests that despite stable revenues, there were underlying challenges affecting economic returns in the final year analyzed.