Box Inc (BOX)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 85,160 62,586 34,407 -37,464 -42,226
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,090,130 1,037,740 990,874 874,332 770,770
Pretax margin 7.81% 6.03% 3.47% -4.28% -5.48%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $85,160K ÷ $1,090,130K
= 7.81%

Box Inc's pretax margin has shown a varying trend over the years, indicating changes in the company's profitability before taxes. In January 31, 2021, the pretax margin was calculated at -5.48%, suggesting that the company was operating at a loss before taxes. Subsequently, there was an improvement in the pretax margin to -4.28% by January 31, 2022. The positive shift continued in the following years, with the pretax margin rising to 3.47% in January 31, 2023, 6.03% in January 31, 2024, and further increasing to 7.81% in January 31, 2025. This upward trend indicates that Box Inc has been able to enhance its profitability and efficiency over time, resulting in a healthier financial performance.