NOPAT
Net Operating Profit After Tax
Profitability RatiosOperating profit (EBIT) with tax removed, before any financing effects. It is the profit the business generates for all capital providers.
Formula
NOPAT = EBIT x (1 - Tax Rate)
Why it matters
NOPAT separates business performance from financing choices, which is why DCF models and ROIC calculations start from it rather than from net profit.
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