Amgen Inc (AMGN)

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 4,609,000 7,855,000 7,346,000 6,701,000 8,133,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 33,424,000 28,190,000 26,323,000 25,979,000 25,424,000
Pretax margin 13.79% 27.86% 27.91% 25.79% 31.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $4,609,000K ÷ $33,424,000K
= 13.79%

Amgen Inc's pretax margin has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at a high of 31.99% in December 2020, the pretax margin decreased to 25.79% by December 2021. There was a slight recovery in December 2022 and 2023, with margins of 27.91% and 27.86% respectively. However, there was a significant decline in December 2024, with the pretax margin falling to 13.79%. This downward trend in pretax margin in recent years may indicate potential challenges in controlling operating expenses or generating sufficient revenue to cover costs before taxes. It would be important for stakeholders to monitor this trend closely to understand the factors driving these changes and evaluate the company's financial performance and efficiency.