BorgWarner Inc (BWA)

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 449,000 914,000 1,236,000 687,000 897,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,086,000 14,198,000 12,635,000 14,838,000 10,165,000
Pretax margin 3.19% 6.44% 9.78% 4.63% 8.82%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $449,000K ÷ $14,086,000K
= 3.19%

BorgWarner Inc's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years, based on the provided data. The pretax margin was 8.82% as of December 31, 2020, which declined to 4.63% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a notable improvement in the pretax margin to 9.78% by December 31, 2022. Subsequently, the margin decreased to 6.44% by December 31, 2023, and further dropped to 3.19% by December 31, 2024.

These fluctuations indicate varying levels of profitability before considering taxes and reflect changes in the company's ability to generate earnings relative to its pre-tax costs. It would be advisable for stakeholders to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's operational efficiency and financial health.