Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)

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 551,552 1,078,990 339,447 -344,622 234,047
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,129,900 3,689,710 2,121,840 1,453,160 2,275,990
Pretax margin 17.62% 29.24% 16.00% -23.72% 10.28%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $551,552K ÷ $3,129,900K
= 17.62%

The pretax margin of Arch Resources Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the pretax margin stood at 17.62%, representing a decrease from the previous year's level of 29.24%. This is a notable decline in profitability. Looking further back, in 2021, the pretax margin was 16.00%, showing relative stability compared to the years before. However, in 2020, the company experienced a significant decline with a negative pretax margin of -23.72%, indicating a loss before tax. The pretax margin improved in 2019 to 10.28%, suggesting a recovery in profitability. Overall, the pretax margin for Arch Resources Inc has exhibited variability, with the company facing challenges in maintaining consistent levels of profitability in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

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