3D Systems Corporation (DDD)

Pretax margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -348,546 -363,329 -95,940 -121,470 -124,469 -120,571 -99,876 235,835 257,131 319,540 309,051 -59,623 -85,734 -143,410 -133,266 -78,076 -63,580 -65,348 -67,561 -62,685
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 518,086 512,115 494,096 504,761 517,903 530,889 553,131 577,728 600,986 653,777 677,032 655,987 605,384 554,394 546,312 566,368 611,477 628,898 645,040 654,360
Pretax margin -67.28% -70.95% -19.42% -24.06% -24.03% -22.71% -18.06% 40.82% 42.78% 48.88% 45.65% -9.09% -14.16% -25.87% -24.39% -13.79% -10.40% -10.39% -10.47% -9.58%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-348,546K ÷ $518,086K
= -67.28%

The pretax margin of 3D Systems Corporation has been quite volatile over the historical periods provided. The company experienced negative pretax margins in recent quarters, with the pretax margin ranging from -70.95% to -19.42%. This indicates that the company's operating expenses and costs were significantly higher than its revenue during these periods, resulting in losses before taking taxes into account.

However, there were some periods of positive pretax margins, notably in Jun 30, 2022, and Mar 31, 2022, where the pretax margins were 40.82% and 42.78%, respectively. These positive margins suggest that the company was able to generate profit before accounting for taxes during these specific quarters.

Overall, the trend in pretax margin for 3D Systems Corporation has shown inconsistency, with periods of both strong profitability and significant losses. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor the company's financial performance to assess its ability to effectively manage costs and drive revenue growth.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024