National Vision Holdings Inc (EYE)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -24,716 -12,300 -78,549 -70,055 -61,764 -56,392 39,263 47,782 60,813 77,818 105,450 135,683 149,325 188,863 186,214 84,337 38,679 -4,493 -53,359 16,611
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,883,049 1,952,174 2,033,015 2,106,622 2,126,468 2,088,996 2,055,847 2,040,062 2,005,404 2,014,324 2,033,122 2,073,056 2,079,525 2,098,370 2,065,718 1,776,236 1,711,760 1,616,827 1,563,376 1,732,820
Pretax margin -1.31% -0.63% -3.86% -3.33% -2.90% -2.70% 1.91% 2.34% 3.03% 3.86% 5.19% 6.55% 7.18% 9.00% 9.01% 4.75% 2.26% -0.28% -3.41% 0.96%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-24,716K ÷ $1,883,049K
= -1.31%

National Vision Holdings Inc's pretax margin has experienced fluctuations over the past few years. It started the period at a relatively low level of 0.96% in March 2020, then turned negative in the subsequent quarters, indicating operating losses. However, the company managed to improve its performance, achieving a pretax margin of 9.01% in June 2021, representing a significant turnaround.

Subsequently, the pretax margin fluctuated within a range of 3.03% to 6.55% until December 2022. However, from March 2023 onwards, the pretax margin started to decline, reaching negative figures once again by the end of 2024, at -1.31% in December. This downward trend may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations or changes in the market environment impacting profitability.

Overall, National Vision Holdings Inc's pretax margin analysis suggests a mix of positive and negative performance periods, highlighting the importance of sustained profitability and operational efficiency in maintaining financial health. Further investigation into the factors driving these fluctuations could provide valuable insights for the company's strategic decision-making.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
-1.31%
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STAA
6.77%
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15.06%