GXO Logistics Inc (GXO)

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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 146,000 117,000 158,000 191,000 266,000 257,000 257,000 244,000 264,000 275,000 234,000 176,000 153,000 127,000 128,000 24,000 -6,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,709,000 11,049,000 10,363,000 9,911,000 9,778,000 9,655,000 9,471,000 9,233,000 8,993,000 8,788,000 8,475,000 8,201,000 7,940,000 7,444,000 7,054,000 6,577,000 6,195,000
Pretax margin 1.25% 1.06% 1.52% 1.93% 2.72% 2.66% 2.71% 2.64% 2.94% 3.13% 2.76% 2.15% 1.93% 1.71% 1.81% 0.36% -0.10%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $146,000K ÷ $11,709,000K
= 1.25%

The pretax margin of GXO Logistics Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods. From December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, the pretax margin improved steadily from -0.10% to 2.94%, indicating an enhancement in the company's efficiency in generating profit before taxes relative to its revenue. However, in the subsequent periods, the pretax margin experienced a mild decline, reaching 1.25% as of December 31, 2024. This decline may suggest potential challenges in cost management or revenue generation. Overall, GXO Logistics Inc has maintained a positive pretax margin, showcasing its ability to effectively control costs and generate earnings before taxes.