Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)

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 752,003 752,907 828,806 603,939 -171,014
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,930,190 3,738,490 3,555,380 3,369,810 2,178,490
Pretax margin 19.13% 20.14% 23.31% 17.92% -7.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $752,003K ÷ $3,930,190K
= 19.13%

Boyd Gaming Corporation's pretax margin has shown significant improvement over the past five years. In December 2020, the company had a negative pretax margin of -7.85%, indicating that expenses exceeded revenues before accounting for taxes. However, by December 2021, the pretax margin had turned positive and doubled to 17.92%, reflecting a strong financial performance. This positive trend continued as the pretax margin further increased to 23.31% by December 2022, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and profitability.

In December 2023, Boyd Gaming Corporation's pretax margin slightly decreased to 20.14%, which suggests that the company may have faced some challenges or increased costs during that period. Despite this dip, the pretax margin remained at a relatively healthy level, indicating solid overall financial health. By December 2024, the pretax margin remained strong at 19.13%, signaling that the company was able to maintain profitability even as it navigated potential challenges in the operating environment.

Overall, Boyd Gaming Corporation's pretax margin trajectory showcases a positive trend with some fluctuations, emphasizing the company's ability to generate profits and manage costs effectively over the analyzed period.