CSW Industrials Inc (CSWI)

Pretax margin

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 139,589 125,772 90,531 50,868 58,449
Revenue US$ in thousands 795,517 757,800 626,520 419,228 386,704
Pretax margin 17.55% 16.60% 14.45% 12.13% 15.11%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $139,589K ÷ $795,517K
= 17.55%

The pretax margin of CSW Industrials Inc has shown a generally increasing trend over the past five years. It increased from 15.11% in March 2020 to 17.55% in March 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its revenue has been improving over time.

The consistent growth in pretax margin suggests that CSW Industrials Inc has been effectively managing its costs and operations, leading to increased profitability. This improvement may be attributed to various factors such as cost control measures, operational efficiencies, pricing strategies, or revenue growth outpacing expenses.

A higher pretax margin is generally considered a positive indicator of a company's financial health and efficiency in converting sales into profits. It reflects the company's ability to generate earnings from its core business activities before accounting for taxes and other non-operating expenses.

Overall, the rising trend in CSW Industrials Inc's pretax margin underscores its improving profitability and operational performance over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
17.55%
H B Fuller Company
FUL
6.79%