2024 Financial Assets Overview
2024 Financial Assets Overview
628
12
3,113
128
2,985
3,752
1,796
1,204
1,204
3
-3
5
9
30
30
5,587
2,562
5,111
-3,892
107
153
1,361
3
-280
2,562
2,562
8,150
Ratio 2022 2023 2024
Current Ratio 1.24 1.29 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.24 1.29 1.88
Debt-to-Equity 2.18 2.31 1.17
Asset Turnover 1.63 1.55 1.51
Assets
Fiscal year is January-December. All values USD Mill 2024
Cash & Short Term Investments 7,712 62.04%
Cash Only 4,951 39.83%
Total Accounts Receivable 827 6.65%
Accounts Receivables. Net 559 4.50%
Accounts Receivables. Gross 562 4.52%
Bad Debt/Doubtful Accounts -3 -0.02%
Other Receivables 268 2.16%
Other Current Assets 137 1.10%
Miscellaneous Current Assets 137 1.10%
Total Current Assets 8,676 69.79%
Net Property. Plant & Equipment 429 3.45%
Property. Plant & Equipment - Gross 747 6.01%
Machinery & Equipment 105 0.84%
Other Property. Plant & Equipment 408 3.28%
Accumulated Depreciation 318 2.56%
Machinery & Equipment 90 0.72%
Other Property. Plant & Equipment 228 1.83%
Total Investments and Advances 1,747 14.05%
Other Long-Term Investments 1,747 14.05%
Long-Term Note Receivable 77 0.62%
Intangible Assets 1,293 10.40%
Net Goodwill 1,244 10.01%
Net Other Intangibles 50 0.40%
Other Assets 17 0.14%
Tangible Other Assets 17 0.14%
Total Assets 12,431 1.00
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
Accounts Payable 966 7.77%
Income Tax Payable 34 0.27%
Other Current Liabilities 3,608 29.02%
Accrued Payroll 123 0.99%
Miscellaneous Current Liabilities 3,484 28.03%
Total Current Liabilities 4,608 37.07%
Long-Term Debt 2,072 16.67%
Long-Term Debt excl. Capitalized Leases 1,594 12.82%
Non-Convertible Debt 1,594 12.82%
Provision for Risks & Charges 3 0.02%
Deferred Taxes -171 -1.38%
Deferred Taxes - Credit 22 0.18%
Deferred Taxes - Debit 193 1.55%
Other Liabilities 5 0.04%
Other Liabilities (excl. Deferred Income) 5 0.04%
Total Liabilities 6,710 53.98%
Common Equity (Total) 5,721 46.02%
Additional Paid-In Capital/Capital Surplus 6,341 51.01%
Retained Earnings -3,152 -25.36%
Cumulative Translation Adjustment/Unrealized For. 155 1.25%
Unrealized Gain/Loss Marketable Securities 565 4.55%
Other Appropriated Reserves 2,096 16.86%
Unappropriated Reserves -13 -0.10%
Treasury Stock -271 -2.18%
Total Shareholders' Equity 5,721 46.02%
Total Equity 5,721 46.02%
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity 12,431 100.00%
2023 2022
4,655 50.49% 3,575 43.87%
3,440 37.31% 2,650 32.52%
970 10.52% 742 9.10%
665 7.21% 536 6.58%
671 7.28% 543 6.66%
-6 -0.07% -7 -0.09%
305 3.31% 206 2.53%
186 2.02% 328 4.02%
186 2.02% 328 4.02%
5,810 63.02% 4,645 56.99%
604 6.55% 816 10.01%
925 10.03% 1,021 12.53%
103 1.12% 98 1.20%
490 5.32% 478 5.87%
320 3.47% 205 2.52%
87 0.94% 64 0.79%
233 2.53% 141 1.73%
1,398 15.16% 1,215 14.91%
1,398 15.16% 1,215 14.91%
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1,349 14.63% 1,382 16.96%
1,256 13.62% 1,247 15.30%
93 1.01% 136 1.67%
27 0.29% 83 1.02%
27 0.29% 83 1.02%
9,219 100.00% 8,150 100.00%
-452
180
124
56
-37
-37
214
-150
201
-88
238
51
50
-26
-26
-322
-94
-480
387
-3
-
-445
43
-2
45
45
-42
-42
-44
164
-274
24
2024
Net Revenue 16,953
Operating Activities
Fiscal year is January-December. All values USD Millions.
Net Income before Extraordinaries 1,231
Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization 131
Depreciation and Depletion 92
Amortization of Intangible Assets 39
Deferred Taxes & Investment Tax Credit -45
Deferred Taxes -45
Other Funds 825
Funds from Operations 2,103
Changes in Working Capital 407
Receivables 157
Accounts Payable 198
Other Assets/Liabilities 52
Net Operating Cash Flow 2,510
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures -18
Capital Expenditures (Fixed Assets) -18
Net Assets from Acquisitions -11
Purchase/Sale of Investments -1,590
Purchase of Investments -7,869
Sale/Maturity of Investments 6,279
Other Uses -9
Other Sources -
Net Investing Cash Flow -1,628
Financing Activities
Change in Capital Stock 1,009
Repurchase of Common & Preferred Stk. -
Sale of Common & Preferred Stock 1,009
Other Proceeds from Sale of Stock 1,009
Other Funds -146
Other Uses -146
Net Financing Cash Flow 789
Exchange Rate Effect 133
Net Change in Cash 1,803
Free Cash Flow 2,491
2023 2022
14,322 12,325
Financial
ROE = ROA x leverage
FY2022
ROE = -452 = -18.03%
2562
ROE = -452 8150
8150 x 22562
ROE = 9.90% x 318.11%
ROE = -452 12325 8150
12325 x 8150 x 2562
ROE = -3.67% x 1.51 x 3.18
Return on Equity (ROE)
Spotify’s ROE was negative in FY2022 (-18.03%) and FY2023 (-20.63%), reflecting persistent net losses.
However, in FY2024, ROE turned positive at 21.52%, signaling a significant improvement in profitability an
This sharp turnaround indicates that Spotify has started generating net income, enhancing value for equity
Financial Leverage
Financial leverage was high across all periods:
FY2022: ~3.18
FY2023: ~3.31
FY2024: ~2.17
While leverage declined in FY2024, it remains elevated, indicating that Spotify relies significantly on debt f
Although leverage magnifies ROE when profits exist, it also poses higher risk if earnings decrease.
FY2022: ~1.51
FY2023: ~1.55
FY2024: ~1.36
This indicates Spotify generates €1.36–€1.55 of revenue per euro of assets. A slight decrease in FY2024
Overall Summary
Spotify’s financial performance shows remarkable improvement in FY2024.
The company shifted from losses to profitability, driving positive ROA and ROE. Profitability gains stemme
Overall, the DuPont analysis demonstrates that Spotify is on a healthier financial trajectory, but continued
FY2023
ROE = -575 = -20.63%
2787
ROE = -575 x 9219
14322 2787
ROE = -4.01% x 330.79%
ROE = -575 x 14322 x 9219
14322 9219 2787
ROE = -0.04 1.55 3.31
g persistent net losses.
vement in profitability and shareholder returns.
hancing value for equity holders.
4.01%), indicating that Spotify was unable to generate positive returns from its asset base.
come more effective in deploying its assets to produce earnings.
ht decrease in FY2024 suggests asset growth may have outpaced revenue growth, possibly due to investments in te
rofitability gains stemmed from higher net margins and continued efficiency in asset utilization, though total asset turn
rajectory, but continued focus on margin expansion and careful management of leverage will be crucial to sustain pe
FY2024
ROE = 1231 = 21.52%
5721
ROE = 1231 x 12431
16953 5721
ROE = 7.26% 217.29%
ROE = 1231 x 16953 x 12431
16953 12431 5721
ROE = 7.26% x 136.38% x 217.29%
due to investments in technology, content, or other non-current assets.
n, though total asset turnover slightly declined. Financial leverage remains significant but has decreased, reducing ris
Revenue
Working capital turnover = (Current Asset - Current Liabilities) =
Total Asset
Financial Leverage = Total Equity =
Total Liabilities
Debt to EBITDA = EBITDA =
EBIT
Interest Coverage Ratio Interest Expense =
Current Assets
Current Ratio = Current Liabilities =
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Other Accumulated
reserves deficit
853 -3.22 2.119
— -430 -430
275 — 275
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-40 — -40
385 — 385
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1.521 -3.647 2.401
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-71 — -71
322 — 322
23 — 23
1.812 -4.182 2.523
— 1.138 1.138
405 — 405
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-137 — -137
268 — 268
359 — 359
2.707 -3.044 5.525
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385
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1.138
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