Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE)

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 1,552,000 1,127,000 547,000 -41,000 -3,035,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 13,585,000 12,534,000 11,327,000 8,359,000 4,977,000
Pretax margin 11.42% 8.99% 4.83% -0.49% -60.98%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,552,000K ÷ $13,585,000K
= 11.42%

Expedia Group Inc.'s pretax margin has shown a positive trend over the years based on the provided data. The company experienced significant losses with a pretax margin of -60.98% as of December 31, 2020, indicating challenges in profitability. However, in the following year, the pretax margin improved to -0.49%, signaling a reduction in losses.

In the subsequent years, Expedia demonstrated a notable recovery in profitability. As of December 31, 2022, the pretax margin increased to 4.83%, showing a move into positive territory. The positive trend continued with pretax margins of 8.99% and 11.42% as of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024, respectively.

This improvement in pretax margin points towards enhanced operational efficiency and cost control measures implemented by Expedia Group Inc. It suggests that the company has been more successful in generating profits before accounting for taxes, which is a positive signal for investors and stakeholders. Monitoring this trend in pretax margin can provide insights into the company's financial health and overall performance.