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ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:ON)

$22.49

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Economic Profit

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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
= × =


Analysis of the financial performance between 2019 and 2023 indicates a period of significant operational expansion and profitability growth that has yet to translate into positive economic profit. While operating earnings have scaled substantially, the simultaneous increase in invested capital and a high cost of capital have maintained economic profit in negative territory throughout the observed period.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)
A strong upward trajectory is observed in NOPAT, which grew from 340,562 thousand dollars in 2019 to 2,073,654 thousand dollars in 2023. The most significant acceleration occurred between 2020 and 2022, where NOPAT increased by approximately 657%, signaling a substantial improvement in core operational efficiency and earnings power.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital has remained elevated and followed a general increasing trend, rising from 19.47% in 2019 to a peak of 25.13% in 2022, before slightly moderating to 24.67% in 2023. This consistently high rate establishes a significant financial hurdle that the company must overcome to generate true economic value.
Invested Capital
A consistent increase in invested capital is evident, rising from 6,857,500 thousand dollars in 2019 to 10,925,400 thousand dollars in 2023. The acceleration in capital deployment since 2021 suggests an aggressive expansion of the asset base to support the growth observed in operating profits.
Economic Profit
Economic profit remained negative throughout the five-year period, indicating that the returns generated were insufficient to cover the cost of the capital employed. An improvement trend was noted between 2020 and 2022, with losses narrowing from -1,303,735 thousand dollars to -363,184 thousand dollars. However, this trend reversed in 2023, with economic profit declining to -621,968 thousand dollars, suggesting that the expansion of the invested capital base outpaced the growth in NOPAT during the final year.

Net Operating Profit after Taxes (NOPAT)

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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 attributable to ON Semiconductor Corporation
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)1
Increase (decrease) in accrued restructuring charges2
Increase (decrease) in equity equivalents3
Interest expense
Interest expense, operating lease liability4
Adjusted interest expense
Tax benefit of interest expense5
Adjusted interest expense, after taxes6
Interest income
Investment income, before taxes
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income7
Investment income, after taxes8
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
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 accrued restructuring charges.

3 Addition of increase (decrease) in equity equivalents to net income attributable to ON Semiconductor Corporation.

4 2023 Calculation
Interest expense on capitalized operating leases = Operating lease liability × Discount rate
= × =

5 2023 Calculation
Tax benefit of interest expense = Adjusted interest expense × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

6 Addition of after taxes interest expense to net income attributable to ON Semiconductor Corporation.

7 2023 Calculation
Tax expense (benefit) of investment income = Investment income, before tax × Statutory income tax rate
= × 21.00% =

8 Elimination of after taxes investment income.


Net income attributable to ON Semiconductor Corporation
The net income shows a consistent upward trend over the five-year period. Starting from approximately 211.7 million US dollars in 2019, it increased modestly to 234.2 million in 2020. A significant jump occurred in 2021, with net income more than quadrupling to around 1.009 billion. This strong growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching about 1.902 billion and 2.184 billion US dollars respectively, indicating robust profitability improvement and operational performance over time.
Net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)
NOPAT values display some fluctuations initially but then show a marked increase from 2021 onward. In 2019, NOPAT was approximately 340.6 million US dollars but declined to 262.8 million in 2020. Starting 2021, there was a substantial rise to around 1.214 billion US dollars. The upward trajectory continued into 2022 and 2023 with NOPAT reaching roughly 1.992 billion and 2.074 billion US dollars respectively. This pattern suggests improved operational efficiency and effective tax management contributing to growing operating profitability.

Cash Operating Taxes

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
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).


The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in both the provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes over the five-year period ending December 31, 2023.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
This item shows significant volatility throughout the periods. In 2019, the provision was a positive value of 62,700 thousand US dollars, indicating income tax expense recognition for that year. In 2020, there was a reversal to a tax benefit of 59,800 thousand US dollars, suggesting the company recognized a tax benefit rather than an expense. Following this, 2021 experienced a sharp increase in tax provision to 146,600 thousand US dollars, more than doubling the 2019 figure. The upward trend continued markedly in 2022, reaching 458,400 thousand US dollars, the highest in the period under review. In 2023, the provision decreased somewhat to 350,200 thousand US dollars, although it remained substantially higher than the values reported in 2019 through 2021.
Cash operating taxes
Cash operating taxes demonstrate an overall increasing trend over the five years. Beginning at 79,994 thousand US dollars in 2019, the amount increased modestly to 90,557 thousand US dollars in 2020. In 2021, there was a slight decline to 84,769 thousand US dollars. However, a pronounced upward shift occurred in 2022, with cash operating taxes escalating dramatically to 457,073 thousand US dollars. This elevated level sustained into 2023 with a further slight increase to 470,018 thousand US dollars.

In summary, both the provision for income taxes and cash operating taxes experienced considerable growth from 2021 onwards, with particularly sharp increases in 2022 and 2023. The provision for income taxes fluctuated between an expense and a benefit in the early years but settled into a notably higher expense level in later years. The cash operating taxes overall trend upward, with a pronounced rise starting in 2022, possibly aligning with the increases in the provision for income taxes, indicating higher taxable income or changes in tax positions and payments during those years.


Invested Capital

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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
Current portion of financing lease liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Long-term financing lease liabilities
Operating lease liability1
Total reported debt & leases
Total ON Semiconductor Corporation stockholders’ equity
Net deferred tax (assets) liabilities2
Accrued restructuring charges3
Equity equivalents4
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, net of tax5
Non-controlling interest
Adjusted total ON Semiconductor Corporation stockholders’ equity
Marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale6
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 accrued restructuring charges.

4 Addition of equity equivalents to total ON Semiconductor Corporation stockholders’ equity.

5 Removal of accumulated other comprehensive income.

6 Subtraction of marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale.


Total Reported Debt & Leases
The total reported debt and leases showed a decreasing trend from 3,726,500 thousand USD at the end of 2019 to 3,272,400 thousand USD at the end of 2021. However, this downward trend reversed in the subsequent years, increasing to 3,512,400 thousand USD in 2022 and further to 3,623,800 thousand USD in 2023. Overall, the debt levels exhibit a moderate fluctuation with a reduction phase followed by a gradual increase.
Total ON Semiconductor Corporation Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' equity demonstrated consistent and considerable growth over the five-year period. Starting at 3,301,700 thousand USD in 2019, equity increased steadily each year, reaching 7,782,600 thousand USD by 2023. This reflects strong capital accumulation and possibly retained earnings or equity issuances that enhanced the company's net worth significantly over time.
Invested Capital
Invested capital showed a gradual upward trajectory throughout the period. Beginning at 6,857,500 thousand USD in 2019, it remained relatively stable through 2020 but increased notably to 7,560,500 thousand USD in 2021, followed by a sharper rise to 9,371,400 thousand USD in 2022 and 10,925,400 thousand USD in 2023. This trend indicates increasing investment in the company's operational assets, which may support business growth and expansion activities.

Cost of Capital

ON Semiconductor Corp., cost of capital calculations

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »

Capital (fair value)1 Weights Cost of capital
Equity2 ÷ = × =
Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion3 ÷ = × × (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 Long-term debt and financing lease liabilities, including current portion. See details »

4 Operating lease liability. See details »


Economic Spread Ratio

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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.


The analysis of the financial performance from 2019 to 2023 reveals that the organization consistently operated with a negative economic profit, indicating that the returns generated on invested capital did not exceed the company's cost of capital throughout the period.

Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained in negative territory for all five years. The most significant deficit occurred in 2020, reaching negative 1.30 billion US dollars. A recovery trend was observed between 2021 and 2022, with the deficit narrowing to its lowest point of negative 363.18 million US dollars in 2022. However, this trend reversed in 2023, as economic profit declined again to negative 621.97 million US dollars.
Invested Capital Expansion
There is a consistent and accelerating increase in invested capital over the observed period. Starting at 6.86 billion US dollars in 2019, the capital base grew moderately in 2020 before expanding more rapidly from 2021 onward. By December 31, 2023, invested capital reached 10.93 billion US dollars, representing a substantial increase in the resources deployed into the business.
Economic Spread Ratio Analysis
The economic spread ratio, which measures the difference between the return on invested capital and the cost of capital, remained negative throughout the period, confirming a destruction of economic value. The ratio deteriorated to its lowest point of -18.92% in 2020. A notable improvement followed, with the ratio ascending to -7.96% in 2021 and peaking at -3.88% in 2022. In 2023, the ratio shifted back to a downward trajectory, ending at -5.69%.

In summary, while there was a period of recovery in the economic spread ratio and economic profit between 2020 and 2022, the company has not yet achieved a positive economic spread. The continuous growth in invested capital has not yet translated into a positive economic profit, as the most recent figures indicate a renewed decline in value creation efficiency.


Economic Profit Margin

ON Semiconductor Corp., 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
Revenue
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 ÷ Revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Analysis of economic value added metrics indicates a consistent failure to generate positive economic profit over the five-year period, although a notable recovery trend occurred between 2020 and 2022.

Economic Profit Trends
Economic profit remained in negative territory throughout the observed timeframe. A peak deficit was recorded in 2020 at -1,303,735 thousand USD. This was followed by a period of substantial improvement, with the deficit narrowing to -363,184 thousand USD by 2022. A reversal of this improvement was noted in 2023, with economic profit falling to -621,968 thousand USD.
Revenue Trajectory
Revenue showed an overall upward trend, growing from 5,517,900 thousand USD in 2019 to a peak of 8,326,200 thousand USD in 2022. Despite a marginal decrease to 8,253,000 thousand USD in 2023, the scale of operations expanded significantly compared to the start of the period.
Economic Profit Margin Dynamics
The economic profit margin remained negative, reflecting a consistent inability to exceed the cost of capital. The margin deteriorated to its lowest level of -24.81% in 2020 before improving steadily to -4.36% in 2022. The subsequent decline to -7.54% in 2023 indicates a deterioration in the efficiency of value creation relative to the revenue stream.