Arcosa Inc (ACA)
Pretax margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 130,000 | 156,100 | 180,000 | 173,300 | 195,900 | 359,300 | 356,900 | 359,500 | 316,200 | 124,500 | 114,000 | 89,900 | 83,600 | 86,200 | 96,400 | 116,500 | 138,200 | 155,900 | 157,500 | 153,200 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,569,900 | 2,485,900 | 2,437,200 | 2,357,300 | 2,307,900 | 2,226,000 | 2,238,200 | 2,256,200 | 2,242,800 | 2,264,300 | 2,219,500 | 2,131,800 | 2,036,400 | 1,973,500 | 1,904,400 | 1,887,800 | 1,935,600 | 1,923,600 | 1,878,600 | 1,814,200 |
| Pretax margin | 5.06% | 6.28% | 7.39% | 7.35% | 8.49% | 16.14% | 15.95% | 15.93% | 14.10% | 5.50% | 5.14% | 4.22% | 4.11% | 4.37% | 5.06% | 6.17% | 7.14% | 8.10% | 8.38% | 8.44% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $130,000K ÷ $2,569,900K
= 5.06%
The pretax margin of Arcosa Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, the pretax margin decreased steadily from 8.44% to 4.37%. This decline could indicate potential challenges in managing costs or generating revenues efficiently.
However, from December 31, 2021, to March 31, 2023, there was a significant improvement in pretax margin, increasing from 4.11% to 15.93%. This sharp rise suggests that the company may have implemented successful cost-saving measures or experienced growth in revenue during this period.
The pretax margin remained relatively stable between June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2024, ranging from 7.35% to 5.06%. This stability could indicate a period of consolidation or a balance between revenue growth and cost management strategies.
Overall, the pretax margin of Arcosa Inc has exhibited both fluctuations and periods of improvement, reflecting the company's ability to manage expenses and generate profits before taxes effectively. Periods of decline may warrant further investigation into the company's cost structure and revenue streams to ensure sustained profitability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024