Albany International Corporation (AIN)

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 117,089 160,456 131,980 165,931 139,074
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,230,620 1,147,910 1,034,890 929,240 900,610
Pretax margin 9.51% 13.98% 12.75% 17.86% 15.44%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $117,089K ÷ $1,230,620K
= 9.51%

Albany International Corporation's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the years.

- In 2020, the pretax margin was 15.44%, indicating that the company generated $0.1544 in pretax profit for every dollar of revenue before taxes.
- The pretax margin improved in 2021 to 17.86%, suggesting effective cost management or revenue growth strategies.
- However, there was a decrease in 2022 to 12.75%, which could be a result of increased expenses or a decline in revenue.
- The pretax margin slightly increased in 2023 to 13.98%, but remained below the 2021 level.
- By 2024, the pretax margin dropped significantly to 9.51%, signaling potential challenges in profitability.

Overall, the trend in Albany International Corporation's pretax margin demonstrates both periods of strength and weakness, indicating the need for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency and profitability to sustain its financial performance.