Albany International Corporation (AIN)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 159,966 131,234 165,641 140,420 177,227
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,126,480 1,027,600 913,291 868,834 1,054,130
Pretax margin 14.20% 12.77% 18.14% 16.16% 16.81%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $159,966K ÷ $1,126,480K
= 14.20%

Albany International Corp.'s pre-tax margin has shown variability over the past five years. In 2023, the pre-tax margin increased to 13.98% from 12.75% in 2022, indicating a positive trend in profitability. However, this figure is lower compared to 17.86% in 2021 and 16.91% in 2019. This fluctuation suggests that the company's ability to generate profit before taxes has not been consistent year-over-year. Further analysis is needed to determine the factors contributing to these fluctuations and to assess the overall financial performance of Albany International Corp.