Core & Main Inc (CNM)

Pretax margin

Jan 28, 2024 Jan 29, 2023 Jan 30, 2022
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 499,000 494,000 217,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,621,000 6,585,000 4,906,000
Pretax margin 7.54% 7.50% 4.42%

January 28, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $499,000K ÷ $6,621,000K
= 7.54%

Core & Main Inc's pretax margin has shown improvement over the past three years. In the most recent fiscal year ending January 28, 2024, the pretax margin stood at 7.54%, a slight increase from 7.50% in the prior year and a notable improvement from 4.42% two years ago. This trend indicates that the company has been effectively managing its costs and expenses relative to its revenue, resulting in a higher proportion of pre-tax income. The increasing pretax margin suggests that Core & Main Inc has been enhancing its operational efficiency and profitability over the years, which is a positive indicator for investors and stakeholders.