Allegion PLC (ALLE)

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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 698,800 673,400 648,900 622,400 617,200 620,500 584,100 554,900 514,500 498,800 505,900 508,800 524,000 505,300 524,200 475,900 365,400 357,300 348,100 391,800
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,772,200 3,724,000 3,674,800 3,621,700 3,650,800 3,614,900 3,610,700 3,471,300 3,271,900 3,119,600 2,922,900 2,896,700 2,867,400 2,885,500 2,896,900 2,739,500 2,719,900 2,712,100 2,732,000 2,873,700
Pretax margin 18.52% 18.08% 17.66% 17.19% 16.91% 17.17% 16.18% 15.99% 15.72% 15.99% 17.31% 17.56% 18.27% 17.51% 18.10% 17.37% 13.43% 13.17% 12.74% 13.63%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $698,800K ÷ $3,772,200K
= 18.52%

The pretax margin of Allegion PLC has exhibited variability over the periods analyzed. The pretax margin indicates the proportion of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit, serving as a key indicator of operational efficiency and profitability.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the pretax margin showed a generally increasing trend, starting at 13.63% and reaching 18.27%. This uptrend suggests improving operational performance and cost management during this period.

In the subsequent quarters up to December 31, 2024, the pretax margin fluctuated within a narrower range, oscillating between 15.72% and 18.52%. This stabilization could reflect matured operational processes and consistent profitability levels achieved by Allegion PLC during this timeframe.

Overall, the consistent maintenance of pretax margin above 15% indicates that Allegion PLC has been able to effectively manage its operational expenses and generate healthy pre-tax profits relative to its revenue, portraying a relatively stable and profitable financial performance.