Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 7,438,000 4,950,000 660,000 1,532,000 2,561,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 38,014,000 34,869,000 31,213,000 28,164,000 22,027,000
Pretax margin 19.57% 14.20% 2.11% 5.44% 11.63%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $7,438,000K ÷ $38,014,000K
= 19.57%

The pretax margin of Salesforce.com Inc has fluctuated over the years according to the data provided. In January 2021, the pretax margin stood at 11.63%, reflecting a strong profitability before accounting for taxes. However, there was a notable decrease in January 2022, with the pretax margin dropping to 5.44%. The trend continued in January 2023, where the pretax margin decreased further to 2.11%, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.

The situation improved significantly in January 2024, as the pretax margin surged to 14.20%, surpassing the levels seen in the previous years. Furthermore, in January 2025, Salesforce.com Inc achieved a pretax margin of 19.57%, marking a substantial growth in profitability and indicating effective cost management strategies.

Overall, the pretax margin analysis suggests that Salesforce.com Inc has experienced fluctuations in profitability in recent years, with varying levels of success in managing pre-tax earnings.