Coterra Energy Inc (CTRA)

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 1,345,000 1,606,000 1,704,000 1,693,000 2,128,000 2,847,000 3,945,000 5,263,000 5,169,000 5,095,000 3,664,000 2,117,000 1,502,000 440,730 334,751 332,876 242,000 296,461 434,520 631,490
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,458,000 5,659,000 5,656,000 5,570,000 5,914,000 6,598,000 7,762,000 9,149,000 9,051,000 8,996,000 6,916,000 4,668,000 3,449,000 1,680,778 1,531,819 1,540,167 1,466,624 1,471,214 1,609,284 1,811,053
Pretax margin 24.64% 28.38% 30.13% 30.39% 35.98% 43.15% 50.82% 57.53% 57.11% 56.64% 52.98% 45.35% 43.55% 26.22% 21.85% 21.61% 16.50% 20.15% 27.00% 34.87%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,345,000K ÷ $5,458,000K
= 24.64%

The pretax margin of Coterra Energy Inc has fluctuated over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. It started at a relatively high level of 34.87% in March 2020 but declined to 16.50% by the end of December 2020. There was a gradual recovery in the pretax margin throughout 2021 and 2022, reaching a peak of 57.11% by the end of December 2022.

However, the pretax margin started to decrease again in 2023 and continued to decline into 2024, dropping to 24.64% by the end of December 2024. Overall, the pretax margin of Coterra Energy Inc has exhibited significant variability, reflecting fluctuations in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency would be necessary to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and to assess the company's future prospects.