Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)

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 643,000 853,000 719,000 622,000 810,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 11,535,000 11,454,000 10,676,000 9,524,000 9,361,000
Pretax margin 5.57% 7.45% 6.73% 6.53% 8.65%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $643,000K ÷ $11,535,000K
= 5.57%

The pretax margin of Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was 8.65%, which decreased to 6.53% by December 2021. Despite a slight increase to 6.73% in December 2022, the pretax margin improved further to 7.45% by December 2023. However, there was a significant decline to 5.57% by December 2024.

This trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits before tax relative to its total revenue over the years. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its operating expenses, financial leverage, and overall profitability to ensure sustained financial performance and shareholder value enhancement.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
HII
5.57%
General Dynamics Corporation
GD
9.51%