Astec Industries Inc (ASTE)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 13,900 42,800 4,400 16,500 45,700
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,305,100 1,338,200 1,274,500 1,097,200 1,024,400
Pretax margin 1.07% 3.20% 0.35% 1.50% 4.46%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $13,900K ÷ $1,305,100K
= 1.07%

The pretax margin of Astec Industries Inc has shown varying trends over the past five years, as follows:
- As of December 31, 2020, the pretax margin was 4.46%, indicating the company generated $0.0446 in pretax profit for every $1 in revenue.
- By December 31, 2021, the pretax margin decreased to 1.50%, reflecting a decline in profitability compared to the previous year.
- In the following year, by December 31, 2022, the pretax margin further dropped to 0.35%, suggesting a significant decrease in profitability.
- However, by December 31, 2023, the pretax margin rebounded to 3.20%, showing an improvement in profitability compared to the previous year.
- As of December 31, 2024, the pretax margin declined again to 1.07%, indicating a slight decrease in profitability.

Overall, Astec Industries Inc's pretax margin has displayed fluctuations, with periods of both improvement and decline in profitability over the five-year period under review. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the factors driving these changes and evaluate the company's overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Astec Industries Inc
ASTE
1.07%
Caterpillar Inc
CAT
20.63%
CNH Industrial N.V.
CNH
7.35%