Coherent Inc (COHR)

Pretax margin

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands -145,037 -355,558 281,807 352,590 -63,928
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,412,030 4,867,480 3,194,080 3,014,630 2,274,090
Pretax margin -3.29% -7.30% 8.82% 11.70% -2.81%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-145,037K ÷ $4,412,030K
= -3.29%

The pretax margin of Coherent Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2024, the pretax margin improved to -3.29% from the previous year's -7.30%. This indicates that the company was able to reduce its pre-tax losses as a percentage of its revenue. However, this improvement follows a downward trend since 2022 when the pretax margin was at a high of 8.82%. In 2021, the company had a pretax margin of 11.70%, showing relatively high profitability before a decline in the subsequent years. The pretax margin was negative in both 2020 and 2024, highlighting periods of operational challenges for Coherent Inc. Overall, the company's pretax margin has been inconsistent, suggesting fluctuations in its ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its revenue.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Coherent Inc
COHR
-3.29%
KLA-Tencor Corporation
KLAC
32.49%