HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

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 8,523,000 7,706,000 8,580,000 9,833,000 5,430,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 70,603,000 64,968,000 60,233,000 58,752,000 51,533,000
Pretax margin 12.07% 11.86% 14.24% 16.74% 10.54%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $8,523,000K ÷ $70,603,000K
= 12.07%

The pretax margin of HCA Holdings Inc has demonstrated fluctuating trends over the past five years. Starting at 10.54% on December 31, 2020, the margin increased steadily to reach 16.74% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a slight decline to 14.24% by December 31, 2022, followed by a further decrease to 11.86% by December 31, 2023. The most recent data on December 31, 2024, shows a marginal improvement to 12.07%.

These fluctuations suggest that HCA Holdings Inc experienced variations in its profitability before tax during this period. Further analysis is required to understand the underlying factors contributing to these changes and whether they are sustainable for the company's overall financial health and performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
12.07%
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
25.40%
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
9.46%