Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
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 | 516,100 | 1,124,800 | 1,278,600 | 370,200 | -1,851,800 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 4,236,700 | 4,946,700 | 4,981,900 | 3,318,300 | 2,881,100 |
| Pretax margin | 12.18% | 22.74% | 25.66% | 11.16% | -64.27% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $516,100K ÷ $4,236,700K
= 12.18%
Peabody Energy Corp's pretax margin has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at a notably negative figure of -64.27% as of December 31, 2020, the company managed to turn the situation around and achieve a pretax margin of 11.16% by the end of 2021. This positive momentum continued into 2022, with the pretax margin further increasing to 25.66%. However, in 2023 and 2024, the pretax margin experienced a slight decline, settling at 22.74% and 12.18%, respectively. Overall, the variability in Peabody Energy Corp's pretax margin suggests the company has encountered challenges and successes in managing its pre-tax profitability over the analyzed period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024