Centene Corp (CNC)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,257,000 3,934,000 3,781,000 3,680,000 3,598,000 3,615,000 3,856,000 2,205,000 1,962,000 2,615,000 2,326,000 2,020,000 1,813,000 1,045,000 1,097,000 3,583,000 2,773,000 3,107,000 2,510,000 1,228,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 163,071,000 161,726,000 157,745,000 155,517,000 153,999,000 150,100,000 147,923,000 146,251,000 144,547,000 141,554,000 138,095,000 133,184,000 125,982,000 121,702,000 118,386,000 115,073,000 111,115,000 101,690,000 91,576,000 82,220,000
Pretax margin 2.61% 2.43% 2.40% 2.37% 2.34% 2.41% 2.61% 1.51% 1.36% 1.85% 1.68% 1.52% 1.44% 0.86% 0.93% 3.11% 2.50% 3.06% 2.74% 1.49%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,257,000K ÷ $163,071,000K
= 2.61%

Centene Corp's pretax margin has fluctuated over the analyzed period, ranging from a low of 0.86% in September 30, 2021, to a high of 3.11% in March 31, 2021. The trend shows some volatility, with increases and decreases in the pretax margin occurring quarter to quarter. Notably, the pretax margin experienced a significant drop in June 30, 2021, before gradually recovering and stabilizing around the 2% mark in the latter part of the analysis period. Overall, the variations in Centene Corp's pretax margin signify changing financial performance and efficiency in generating profits before tax expenses.