Bill Com Holdings Inc (BILL)

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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 83,506 11,158 -26,361 -49,048 -111,823 -168,509 -222,917 -292,109 -349,112 -334,746 -330,679 -328,500 -267,629 -204,066 -139,337 -66,688 -48,278 -38,344
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,439,779 1,355,107 1,301,692 1,223,809 1,174,032 1,116,878 1,043,850 950,074 846,224 743,769 631,307 499,570 382,756 278,740 210,162 186,256 179,613 168,555
Pretax margin 5.80% 0.82% -2.03% -4.01% -9.52% -15.09% -21.36% -30.75% -41.26% -45.01% -52.38% -65.76% -69.92% -73.21% -66.30% -35.80% -26.88% -22.75%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $83,506K ÷ $1,439,779K
= 5.80%

The pretax margin of Bill Com Holdings Inc has shown a consistent improvement over the last few quarters. From a negative pretax margin of -22.75% as of September 30, 2020, the company's profitability before taxes deteriorated further to -73.21% by September 30, 2021. However, starting from the fourth quarter of 2021, the pretax margin began to demonstrate a positive trend, with consecutive quarterly improvements noted.

By December 31, 2023, the pretax margin reached -9.52%, indicating progress in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for income taxes. Subsequently, the trend continued to strengthen, with the pretax margin turning positive at 0.82% by September 30, 2024, and further improving to 5.80% by December 31, 2024.

This upward trajectory in the pretax margin reflects efforts by Bill Com Holdings Inc to enhance operational efficiency and increase profitability. It suggests that the company's financial performance is improving, potentially driven by factors such as cost control measures, revenue growth, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing profitability.