Agilent Technologies Inc (A)
Pretax margin
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,521,000 | 1,540,000 | 1,329,000 | 1,332,000 | 1,339,000 | 1,374,000 | 1,639,000 | 1,595,000 | 1,504,000 | 1,497,000 | 1,427,000 | 1,367,000 | 1,360,000 | 1,195,000 | 1,087,000 | 935,000 | 842,000 | 790,000 | 793,000 | 890,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 6,489,000 | 6,494,000 | 6,564,000 | 6,700,000 | 6,806,000 | 6,912,000 | 6,975,000 | 6,872,000 | 6,783,000 | 6,604,000 | 6,458,000 | 6,377,000 | 6,248,000 | 6,057,000 | 5,738,000 | 5,454,000 | 5,271,000 | 5,138,000 | 5,148,000 | 5,148,000 |
| Pretax margin | 23.44% | 23.71% | 20.25% | 19.88% | 19.67% | 19.88% | 23.50% | 23.21% | 22.17% | 22.67% | 22.10% | 21.44% | 21.77% | 19.73% | 18.94% | 17.14% | 15.97% | 15.38% | 15.40% | 17.29% |
October 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,521,000K ÷ $6,489,000K
= 23.44%
The pretax margin of Agilent Technologies Inc has demonstrated a generally positive trend over the past years, ranging from 15.38% in January 2020 to 23.71% in July 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its total revenue. The fluctuations in the pretax margin may be influenced by various factors, such as changes in revenue, operating expenses, or one-time events impacting profitability. The recent pretax margins above 20% suggest effective cost management and revenue generation strategies in place. It is important for Agilent Technologies Inc to sustain this positive performance to ensure continued financial health and growth.
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Oct 31, 2024