The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

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 385,609 272,311 289,118 254,931 216,720
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,260,280 3,721,290 3,025,470 2,627,460 2,402,600
Pretax margin 9.05% 7.32% 9.56% 9.70% 9.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $385,609K ÷ $4,260,280K
= 9.05%

The pretax margin of The Ensign Group Inc has shown some variation over the past five years. It was at a relatively healthy level of 9.02% in December 31, 2020, and increased slightly to 9.70% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a slight dip in the pretax margin to 9.56% by December 31, 2022. The following year, there was a more significant decline to 7.32% by December 31, 2023, indicating a potential challenge in maintaining profitability.

However, by December 31, 2024, the pretax margin recovered to 9.05%, showing improvement compared to the previous year. Overall, the trend in pretax margin suggests some volatility, with periods of growth and decline. It is important for The Ensign Group Inc to closely monitor and manage their operating expenses and revenue generation strategies to ensure sustainable profitability in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
9.05%
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
10.42%