Ameren Corp (AEE)

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 1,270,000 1,340,000 1,255,000 1,152,000 1,032,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 7,623,000 7,500,000 7,957,000 6,394,000 5,794,000
Pretax margin 16.66% 17.87% 15.77% 18.02% 17.81%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,270,000K ÷ $7,623,000K
= 16.66%

Ameren Corp's pretax margin has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The pretax margin was 17.81% at the end of December 2020, slightly increasing to 18.02% by the end of December 2021. However, the margin dipped to 15.77% by the end of December 2022 before recovering to 17.87% by the end of December 2023. The most recent data indicates a pretax margin of 16.66% as of December 31, 2024.

These fluctuations suggest some variability in Ameren Corp's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes and indicate the company's efficiency in managing its expenses and operations relative to its revenues. It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these trends to assess the company's financial health and performance over time.