Deere & Company (DE)

Pretax margin

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 27, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 29, 2023 Oct 31, 2022
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 9,206,000 9,194,000 13,019,000 13,037,000 9,127,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 50,518,000 51,716,000 60,248,000 61,251,000 51,282,000
Pretax margin 18.22% 17.78% 21.61% 21.28% 17.80%

October 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $9,206,000K ÷ $50,518,000K
= 18.22%

Deere & Company's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the years. In October 2022, the pretax margin stood at 17.80%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained 17.80 cents before accounting for income taxes. There was a notable improvement in pretax margin by October 2023, reaching 21.28%, signifying better efficiency in managing costs and generating profits.

The trend continued in October 2023, with the pretax margin further increasing to 21.61%, demonstrating sustained profitability and operational effectiveness. However, by October 2024, the pretax margin decreased to 17.78%, showcasing potential challenges or increased costs that impacted the company's profitability.

Despite the slight decrease, there was a subsequent improvement in the pretax margin by October 2024, rising to 18.22%. Overall, Deere & Company's pretax margin has shown variability, with periods of growth and slight fluctuations, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring cost management and operational efficiency to maintain and enhance profitability levels.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024