CEVA Inc (CEVA)

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 -2,755 -8,205 -5,108 5,688 2,521
Revenue US$ in thousands 106,939 97,419 134,648 122,706 100,326
Pretax margin -2.58% -8.42% -3.79% 4.64% 2.51%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-2,755K ÷ $106,939K
= -2.58%

CEVA Inc's pretax margin has fluctuated over the past five years. In December 2020, the company had a pretax margin of 2.51%, which increased to 4.64% by December 2021, reflecting improved profitability. However, the pretax margin dipped significantly to -3.79% in December 2022, indicating a downturn in financial performance. The trend continued to worsen in December 2023, with a pretax margin of -8.42%, signifying deepening losses. By December 2024, there was a slight improvement as the pretax margin decreased to -2.58%, but the company still operated at a loss. Overall, CEVA Inc's pretax margin has been inconsistent, with a mix of positive and negative performances in recent years, suggesting a need for strategic measures to enhance profitability and financial stability.