Arcosa Inc (ACA)
Pretax margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 130,000 | 195,900 | 316,200 | 83,600 | 138,200 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,569,900 | 2,307,900 | 2,242,800 | 2,036,400 | 1,935,600 |
| Pretax margin | 5.06% | 8.49% | 14.10% | 4.11% | 7.14% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $130,000K ÷ $2,569,900K
= 5.06%
The pretax margin of Arcosa Inc has displayed varying trends over the past five years. Starting at 7.14% in December 2020, the pretax margin decreased to 4.11% by December 2021, reflecting a decline in profitability. However, there was a significant improvement in December 2022, with the pretax margin soaring to 14.10%, indicating a notable increase in efficiency and profitability. Subsequently, in December 2023, the pretax margin dropped to 8.49%, suggesting some challenges in maintaining the high profitability achieved in the previous year. Finally, by December 2024, the pretax margin further decreased to 5.06%, signaling a continued decline in profitability. Overall, while there have been fluctuations in pretax margin, Arcosa Inc should focus on sustaining and enhancing profitability to ensure long-term financial health and stability.
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Dec 31, 2024