Comcast Corp (CMCSA)
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 | 18,988,000 | 20,759,000 | 9,729,000 | 19,418,000 | 13,898,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 123,731,000 | 121,572,000 | 121,427,000 | 116,385,000 | 103,564,000 |
| Pretax margin | 15.35% | 17.08% | 8.01% | 16.68% | 13.42% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $18,988,000K ÷ $123,731,000K
= 15.35%
The pretax margin for Comcast Corp has fluctuated over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was 13.42%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company's profit before taxes was 13.42 cents.
By December 2021, the pretax margin had improved to 16.68%, indicating increased profitability. In the following year, December 2022, the pretax margin dropped to 8.01%, a significant decrease compared to the previous year.
However, Comcast Corp managed to recover and demonstrate strong profitability in December 2023, with a pretax margin of 17.08%. This upward trend continued in December 2024, with a pretax margin of 15.35%.
Overall, Comcast Corp's pretax margin shows variability over the years, with fluctuations possibly influenced by factors such as operational efficiency, revenue growth, and cost management strategies. Investors and analysts may find it important to monitor these trends to assess the company's financial health and performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024