The Andersons Inc (ANDE)

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 138,224 170,708 133,214 -3,200 27,452
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,750,100 17,325,400 12,612,000 8,064,620 8,003,250
Pretax margin 0.94% 0.99% 1.06% -0.04% 0.34%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $138,224K ÷ $14,750,100K
= 0.94%

Andersons Inc.'s pretax margin has shown variability over the past five years. In 2023, the pretax margin increased to 1.15% from 1.12% in 2022, indicating a slightly improved profitability before considering taxes. However, compared to 2021 when the pretax margin was 1.27%, there has been a decrease. It is worth noting that in 2020, Andersons Inc. had a negative pretax margin of -0.30%, indicating a loss before taxes, which was possibly a challenging year for the company. The positive trend in pretax margin from 2019 (0.34%) to 2021 may suggest an improvement in operational efficiency and cost management. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and trends in revenue and expenses would provide additional insights into the factors impacting Andersons Inc.'s pretax margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
The Andersons Inc
ANDE
0.94%
Universal Corporation
UVV
2.80%