Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Pretax margin

		Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm)	US$ in thousands	6,150,000	6,301,000	6,222,000	6,515,000	6,668,000	6,887,000	6,906,000	6,247,000	5,722,000	5,388,000	4,815,000	4,446,000	3,848,000	3,172,000	2,694,000	2,160,000	2,107,000	1,581,000	1,670,000	1,586,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	54,607,000	54,570,000	54,536,000	54,475,000	54,022,000	53,560,000	53,156,000	52,360,000	51,682,000	51,094,000	49,987,000	48,881,000	48,097,000	47,234,000	46,645,000	46,296,000	45,764,000	45,234,000	44,676,000	44,183,000
Pretax margin		11.26%	11.55%	11.41%	11.96%	12.34%	12.86%	12.99%	11.93%	11.07%	10.55%	9.63%	9.10%	8.00%	6.72%	5.78%	4.67%	4.60%	3.50%	3.74%	3.59%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,150,000K ÷ $54,607,000K
= 11.26%

To analyze Charter Communications Inc.'s pretax margin, we can observe a trend of fluctuation over the past eight quarters. The pretax margin has ranged from 12.55% to 14.57% during this period.

In Q1 2022, the company reported a pretax margin of 13.34%, which then saw an increase to 14.57% in Q2 2022. However, the pretax margin started to decline in subsequent quarters, reaching a low of 12.55% in Q4 2023.

This fluctuation in pretax margin may indicate changing operating efficiency, cost structures, or revenue generation within the company. Further analysis would be necessary to determine the specific drivers behind these fluctuations and their potential impact on Charter Communications Inc.'s overall financial performance.