Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)

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 845,459 1,554,750 292,198 -449,063 -369,606
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,471,420 4,101,590 2,258,690 1,416,190 2,001,280
Pretax margin 24.35% 37.91% 12.94% -31.71% -18.47%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $845,459K ÷ $3,471,420K
= 24.35%

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's pretax margin has shown significant fluctuations over the past four years. In 2023, the pretax margin stood at 24.35%, reflecting a decrease from the previous year's level of 37.91%. Despite the decrease, the company's pretax margin remained positive, indicating that it generated profits before accounting for taxes.

Comparing to 2021, where the pretax margin was 12.86%, the company experienced an improvement in profitability in 2023. However, the pretax margin was negative in 2020 at -17.20%, signaling that the company incurred losses before tax deductions during that period.

Overall, the downward trend in the pretax margin from 2022 to 2023 may suggest potential challenges in managing expenses or generating revenues efficiently. Further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations is recommended to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
24.35%
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
17.62%
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
21.60%