Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 1,028,000 1,021,000 1,021,000 1,045,000 1,051,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 7,307,000 7,118,000 7,429,000 7,560,000 7,212,000
Pretax margin 14.07% 14.34% 13.74% 13.82% 14.57%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,028,000K ÷ $7,307,000K
= 14.07%

The pretax margin for Bath & Body Works Inc. has shown a relatively stable trend over the past few years, ranging from 13.74% to 14.57%. The company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes has been consistently healthy, with the pretax margin remaining above 13.5% in all the reported periods. This indicates efficient cost management and control over operating expenses. Despite minor fluctuations, the pretax margin has generally remained robust, reflecting the company's ability to effectively convert revenue into pre-tax profit. Overall, the pretax margin indicates that Bath & Body Works Inc. has been successful in maintaining a strong profitability position in its operations.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
14.07%
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
3.55%