Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)

Pretax margin

Apr 30, 2025 Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 712,449 656,160 587,518 440,728 407,370
Revenue US$ in thousands 15,940,900 14,862,900 15,094,500 12,952,600 8,707,190
Pretax margin 4.47% 4.41% 3.89% 3.40% 4.68%

April 30, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $712,449K ÷ $15,940,900K
= 4.47%

The pretax margin of Caseys General Stores Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the period from April 30, 2021, to April 30, 2025. Specifically, the pretax margin was 4.68% as of April 30, 2021, representing the highest point within this timeframe. By April 30, 2022, it decreased to 3.40%, indicating a significant contraction in profitability before interest and taxes. Over the subsequent years, the margin demonstrated a recovery trend, rising to 3.89% by April 30, 2023, and continuing this upward trajectory to 4.41% by April 30, 2024. The margin further advanced to 4.47% as of April 30, 2025, reaching the highest level observed during the analyzed period.

This pattern suggests a temporary decline in pretax profitability following 2021, followed by a gradual and sustained improvement. The margin increments reflect a possible enhancement in operational efficiency, cost management, or revenue growth relative to expenses before accounting for taxes and interest. The overall trend indicates a positive trajectory in the company's pretax profitability position toward the end of the analyzed timeframe.