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EVA measures true economic profit: (NOPAT) - (Invested Capital × WACC). Shows value creation above cost of capital.

Formule

EVA = NOPAT - (IC × WACC)
EVA
value creation — value creation
IC
IC value — Variable used in the calculation

Stapsgewijze handleiding

  1. 1Calculate NOPAT and invested capital
  2. 2Determine WACC
  3. 3EVA = NOPAT - (IC × WACC)
  4. 4Positive EVA = value creation

Uitgewerkte voorbeelden

Invoer
NOPAT $100M, IC $1B, WACC 8%
Resultaat
EVA = $100M - $80M = $20M (creating $20M annual value)
Better than raw profit

Veelgemaakte fouten om te vermijden

  • Using EBIT without adjustments
  • Neglecting non-operating items

Veelgestelde vragen

Why is EVA better than accounting profit?

Accounts for cost of capital; many profitable companies actually destroy value.

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