DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

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 84,972 86,931 65,901 19,182 -47,515
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,802,040 1,678,600 1,480,830 1,113,920 1,005,270
Pretax margin 4.72% 5.18% 4.45% 1.72% -4.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $84,972K ÷ $1,802,040K
= 4.72%

The pretax margin of DXP Enterprises Inc has gradually improved over the years, depicting a positive trend. Starting at a negative figure of -4.73% on December 31, 2020, it has steadily increased to 1.72% by December 31, 2021, 4.45% by December 31, 2022, 5.18% by December 31, 2023, and slightly decreased to 4.72% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before taxes has strengthened over the years, with 2023 showing a notable peak. Companies with higher pretax margins are generally more efficient at controlling costs and generating profits from their core operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
4.72%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
9.04%