Dover Corporation (DOV)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 1,757,020 1,270,010 1,287,500 1,400,830 841,734
Revenue US$ in thousands 7,745,910 8,438,130 8,508,090 7,907,080 6,683,760
Pretax margin 22.68% 15.05% 15.13% 17.72% 12.59%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,757,020K ÷ $7,745,910K
= 22.68%

Dover Corporation's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the past few years. In 2020, the pretax margin stood at 12.59%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.1259 in pretax profit. Subsequently, there was a significant improvement in 2021, with the pretax margin increasing to 17.72%, reflecting enhanced profitability.

Although there was a slight dip in the pretax margin in 2022 to 15.13%, the company managed to maintain profitability. In 2023, Dover Corporation's pretax margin remained relatively stable at 15.05%, indicating consistent performance in managing costs and expenses relative to its revenue.

Notably, there was a substantial improvement in profitability in 2024, with the pretax margin surging to 22.68%. This significant increase suggests that Dover Corporation effectively controlled its expenses and operating costs, leading to higher pretax profits relative to revenue.

Overall, Dover Corporation's pretax margin performance demonstrates a mix of fluctuations and improvements over the specified period, showcasing the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions and effectively manage its financial operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Dover Corporation
DOV
22.68%
ChampionX Corporation
CHX
12.00%