Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 486,100 319,200 288,800 260,700 266,300 536,200 519,100 405,400 354,600 47,300 57,100 47,600 10,600 -1,102,900 -1,226,300 -1,513,200 -1,481,900 -317,900 -152,700 258,900
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,362,100 5,111,700 5,917,100 5,867,800 5,863,000 4,951,100 4,126,500 4,040,000 3,836,000 3,591,000 3,284,700 2,941,400 2,799,800 2,692,700 2,565,000 2,719,100 2,982,100 3,342,400 3,763,100 4,073,200
Pretax margin 11.14% 6.24% 4.88% 4.44% 4.54% 10.83% 12.58% 10.03% 9.24% 1.32% 1.74% 1.62% 0.38% -40.96% -47.81% -55.65% -49.69% -9.51% -4.06% 6.36%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $486,100K ÷ $4,362,100K
= 11.14%

The pretax margin of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. In the first quarter of 2020, the pretax margin stood at 6.36%, indicating a moderate level of profitability before taxes. Subsequently, there was a sharp decline in the pretax margin, dropping to negative figures in the following quarters, reaching a low of -55.65% in the first quarter of 2021.

However, there has been a noticeable improvement in the company's pretax margin since then. From the second quarter of 2022 onwards, the pretax margin has been consistently positive, with gradual increases recorded in each subsequent quarter. By the end of 2024, the pretax margin had risen to 11.14%, indicating a significant recovery in profitability before taxes compared to the lows experienced earlier.

Overall, the trend in Allegheny Technologies Incorporated's pretax margin reflects a period of volatility and financial challenges followed by a more stable and improved financial performance in recent quarters. This positive turnaround suggests potential improvements in the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies.