Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)
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 | 887,000 | 933,000 | 716,000 | 278,000 | 209,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 8,807,000 | 9,428,000 | 9,440,000 | 7,156,000 | 6,560,000 |
| Pretax margin | 10.07% | 9.90% | 7.58% | 3.88% | 3.19% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $887,000K ÷ $8,807,000K
= 10.07%
The pretax margin of Graphic Packaging Holding Company has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 3.19% in December 2020 to 10.07% in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to improve its efficiency in generating profits before accounting for taxes. The significant growth in pretax margin from 2020 to 2024 suggests that the company has effectively managed its costs and expenses, leading to higher profitability on each dollar of sales. This trend reflects positively on the company's operational performance and financial health, demonstrating an ability to generate increased earnings relative to its revenue over the period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024