Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)

Pretax margin

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 2,851,400 2,756,900 2,561,900 2,365,100 2,240,100
Revenue US$ in thousands 12,600,000 12,698,600 10,323,000 8,856,300 8,918,900
Pretax margin 22.63% 21.71% 24.82% 26.71% 25.12%

September 30, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $2,851,400K ÷ $12,600,000K
= 22.63%

To analyze Air Products & Chemicals Inc.'s pretax margin over the past five years, we can observe a fluctuating trend. The pretax margin for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, stood at 22.88%, representing an increase from the previous year's 21.69%. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.

However, it is important to note that the pretax margin has experienced a decline compared to the fiscal years ending September 30, 2021, and 2020, where the margins were 24.29% and 27.37% respectively. This downward trend suggests a potential reduction in the company's profitability efficiency in generating earnings before tax in recent years.

It would be beneficial to further investigate the reasons behind the fluctuations in the pretax margin, including any changes in the company's cost structure, revenue generation, and operating efficiency, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial performance and profitability dynamics of Air Products & Chemicals Inc.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
APD
22.63%
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ALTM
0.00%
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
LIN
24.57%
Minerals Technologies Inc
MTX
5.11%