Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

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 642,025 553,624 471,309 473,142 257,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,717,560 1,417,230 1,310,010 1,376,250 1,294,560
Pretax margin 37.38% 39.06% 35.98% 34.38% 19.85%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $642,025K ÷ $1,717,560K
= 37.38%

Fair Isaac Corporation's pretax margin has shown a generally positive trend over the last five years. The pretax margin increased from 19.85% in September 2020 to 37.38% in September 2024, indicating improved profitability and efficiency in generating operating income before taxes relative to total revenue. The company's ability to control operating expenses and generate higher operating income has increased steadily over the period analyzed. Despite slight fluctuations in the intervening years, the overall trend suggests an upward trajectory in profitability, which can be seen as a positive indicator of the company's financial performance and management effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024