DexCom Inc (DXCM)

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 709,000 710,400 390,800 173,900 225,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,033,000 3,622,300 2,909,800 2,448,500 1,926,700
Pretax margin 17.58% 19.61% 13.43% 7.10% 11.68%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $709,000K ÷ $4,033,000K
= 17.58%

The pretax margin of DexCom Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 31, 2020, the pretax margin stood at 11.68% and decreased to 7.10% by December 31, 2021. However, from December 31, 2022, there has been a steady increase in the pretax margin, reaching 13.43% in 2022, 19.61% in 2023, and 17.58% in 2024. This indicates improving profitability before taxes in recent years, with a notable surge in 2023. DexCom Inc's management may have implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and cost management, leading to a healthier pretax margin performance in the last two years.