Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)
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 | 501,759 | 645,049 | 1,146,380 | 948,851 | 286,311 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 6,724,290 | 6,838,240 | 8,387,310 | 7,926,110 | 5,474,840 |
| Pretax margin | 7.46% | 9.43% | 13.67% | 11.97% | 5.23% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $501,759K ÷ $6,724,290K
= 7.46%
Boise Cascad Llc's pretax margin has shown varying trends over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The pretax margin measures the company's efficiency in generating profits before considering taxes.
In December 2020, the pretax margin was 5.23%, indicating that the company was able to retain around 5.23% of its revenue as profit before taxes. Over the next year, there was a significant increase in the pretax margin to 11.97%, suggesting improved profitability and cost management.
The trend continued upwards in December 2022, with a pretax margin of 13.67%, reaching its highest point during the period analyzed. This surge may indicate higher revenue generation, better cost control, or a combination of both.
However, in December 2023, there was a slight decrease in the pretax margin to 9.43%. This dip may be attributed to changes in the company's operating expenses or revenue fluctuations impacting profitability.
By December 2024, the pretax margin declined further to 7.46%, reflecting potentially reduced profitability compared to the previous year. A lower pretax margin could signal challenges in maintaining profit levels amid changes in market conditions or internal factors.
In conclusion, Boise Cascad Llc's pretax margin has fluctuated over the five-year period, experiencing peaks and valleys in profitability. It is essential for the company to monitor and assess the factors influencing its pretax margin to sustain and improve profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024