ESAB Corp (ESAB)

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 370,405 319,092 300,251 319,088 205,839
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,740,800 2,774,770 2,593,480 2,428,120 1,950,070
Pretax margin 13.51% 11.50% 11.58% 13.14% 10.56%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $370,405K ÷ $2,740,800K
= 13.51%

The pretax margin of ESAB Corp has shown variability over the years, ranging from 10.56% in 2020 to a peak of 13.51% in 2024. The trend indicates some degree of fluctuation in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its total revenue. Despite some fluctuations, there seems to be an overall improvement in the pretax margin from 2020 to 2024, suggesting potential enhancements in the company's cost management, revenue generation, or overall efficiency. However, the slight decline from 2021 to 2022 and 2023 may raise questions about the company's ability to sustain or further improve its profitability levels in the future. Further analysis of the company's financial strategies and operating performance may provide insights into the factors driving these fluctuations in the pretax margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
ESAB Corp
ESAB
13.51%
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
21.78%