Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -168,000 -123,000 358,000 359,000 341,000 323,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 10,441,000 8,388,000 5,616,000 5,659,000 5,625,000 5,536,000
Pretax margin -1.61% -1.47% 6.37% 6.34% 6.06% 5.83%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-168,000K ÷ $10,441,000K
= -1.61%

The pretax margin of Amentum Holdings Inc. has shown varying trends over the periods mentioned. It stood at 5.83% as of September 30, 2023, and has gradually increased to 6.37% by June 30, 2024. This upward trend indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.

However, there was a significant decline in the pretax margin in the subsequent quarters, with figures dropping to -1.47% as of September 30, 2024, and further decreasing to -1.61% by December 31, 2024. Negative pretax margins suggest that the company is incurring losses before considering tax implications, which could raise concerns about its operational efficiency and profitability.

Overall, it is essential for Amentum Holdings Inc. to closely monitor and address the factors contributing to the decline in pretax margin to ensure sustained financial health and performance in the future.