Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC)

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 341,879 -25,360 374,143 275,760 183,797
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,153,960 2,928,740 2,610,400 2,314,390 2,089,930
Pretax margin 10.84% -0.87% 14.33% 11.92% 8.79%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $341,879K ÷ $3,153,960K
= 10.84%

Acadia Healthcare Company Inc's pretax margin has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin stood at 8.79%, indicating that the company was generating $0.0879 in pre-tax profit for every dollar of revenue.

By December 2021, there was a notable improvement as the pretax margin increased to 11.92%, suggesting enhanced profitability. This positive trend continued into December 2022, with the pretax margin reaching 14.33%, showcasing the company's ability to efficiently manage costs and generate higher profits.

However, in December 2023, Acadia Healthcare recorded a significant decline in its pretax margin, falling to -0.87%. This negative pretax margin could indicate operational challenges or one-time expenses that impacted profitability.

Nevertheless, the company managed to recover in December 2024, with the pretax margin rising to 10.84%, signaling a return to a more favorable level of profitability. Overall, Acadia Healthcare's pretax margin performance reflects a mix of improvements and setbacks, suggesting the importance of monitoring and managing operational efficiency to sustain profitability in the future.