BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)

Pretax margin

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 735,981 689,439 557,771 557,855 243,388
Revenue US$ in thousands 19,908,500 19,276,000 16,612,200 15,430,000 13,190,700
Pretax margin 3.70% 3.58% 3.36% 3.62% 1.85%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $735,981K ÷ $19,908,500K
= 3.70%

Based on the pretax margin data provided for BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc over the past five years, there has been a fluctuation in the company's profitability before taxes. The pretax margin for the most recent fiscal year ending on February 3, 2024, was 3.70%, showing a slight increase compared to the previous year's margin of 3.58% as of January 28, 2023.

When comparing the pretax margin over the last five years, it appears that BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc has maintained relatively stable profitability levels, with fluctuations within a narrow range. The pretax margins for the fiscal years ending on Jan 29, 2022, and Jan 30, 2021, were 3.36% and 3.62%, respectively, indicating some variability in profitability during those periods.

Notably, there was a significant improvement in pretax margin from 1.85% on Jan 29, 2020, to 3.62% on Jan 30, 2021, reflecting a marked increase in profitability over that one-year period.

Overall, BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc has demonstrated a consistent ability to generate a reasonable level of pretax profit margin, with some fluctuations over the years but generally maintaining profitability levels above 3%. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its cost structure and revenue generation strategies to sustain and potentially enhance its pretax margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024