Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR)

Pretax margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 53,800 175,700 -305,500 154,200 -72,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,879,600 2,790,900 2,891,400 2,761,000 2,451,900
Pretax margin 1.87% 6.30% -10.57% 5.58% -2.95%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $53,800K ÷ $2,879,600K
= 1.87%

The pretax margin of Energizer Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2024, the pretax margin was 1.87%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained approximately 1.87 cents as pre-tax profit. This figure represents a decrease compared to the previous year, where the pretax margin was 6.30%.

Looking back at 2023, the company had a positive pretax margin of 6.30%, reflecting a healthy profit margin before tax expenses. However, in 2022, Energizer Holdings Inc experienced a significant decline in profitability with a negative pretax margin of -10.57%, indicating that the company incurred more expenses than it generated in revenue before taxes.

The pretax margin somewhat recovered in 2021, reaching 5.58%, showing an improvement in profitability compared to the previous year. In 2020, the company had a negative pretax margin of -2.95%, indicating financial challenges during that period.

Overall, the fluctuating pretax margins of Energizer Holdings Inc over the past five years suggest varying levels of profitability and efficiency in managing operational expenses and generating revenue before tax obligations. Further analysis would be needed to understand the specific factors driving these changes in pretax margin and their implications for the company's financial performance and strategic direction.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
1.87%
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EPC
5.36%
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ITGR
7.00%
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9.52%