DXC Technology Co (DXC)

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	114,000	-887,000	1,123,000	651,000	-5,239,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	13,667,000	14,430,000	16,265,000	17,729,000	19,577,000
Pretax margin		0.83%	-6.15%	6.90%	3.67%	-26.76%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $114,000K ÷ $13,667,000K
= 0.83%

The pretax margin of DXC Technology Co has shown variability in recent years. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the company reported a pretax margin of 0.83%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained 0.83 cents before accounting for taxes. This represented an improvement from the prior year when the pretax margin was negative at -6.15%, reflecting challenges or losses in profitability.

Looking back further, in fiscal year 2022, DXC Technology Co exhibited a pretax margin of 6.90%, showing healthy profitability levels. The pretax margin in fiscal year 2021 was lower at 3.67%, suggesting a slight decrease in profitability compared to the previous year.

In contrast, the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, witnessed a significantly negative pretax margin of -26.76%, highlighting a period of substantial losses or challenges in the company's operations.

Overall, the trend in DXC Technology Co's pretax margin shows variability over the years, with fluctuations in profitability levels that may indicate changes in operational efficiency, cost management, or revenue generation strategies. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends closely to assess the company's financial health and performance.