Economic Value Added (EVA) is a tool used by companies to measure the true economic value they are adding to the funds they have invested. EVA is used to calculate the calculated economic profit of a company. EVA allows companies to measure their performance in terms of its ability to create value for its shareholders and other stakeholders, by evaluating how its invested capital outperforms its cost of capital.

EVA focuses not only on the income statement, but also on the balance sheet. It takes into account the cost of capital and any investments a company has to make for future growth. EVA measures the net income created for shareholders and other stakeholders after the cost of capital is taken into account. EVA is particularly useful for larger companies that have made significant investments in assets such as plants, machinery, and infrastructure. Companies with more intangible assets such as technology or knowledge-based companies may not be well suited for EVA performance evaluation.

In addition, EVA is also useful in helping companies identify improvement opportunities that would create additional value and return on investment. Companies can use EVA to identify which portions of their investments are not providing a sufficient return and may need to be adjusted or modified to increase profits. EVA is also useful to evaluate the attractiveness of future investments and identify areas where investment is more likely to be successful. Overall, EVA is a valuable performance indicator for companies operating in the asset-rich sector. It allows companies to measure their true economic profit and identify improvement opportunities. EVA provides a holistic picture of a company’s invested capital compared to its cost of capital and can also be used to evaluate investments for future growth.