HNI Corp (HNI)

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 179,300 64,800 146,400 78,300 54,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,526,400 2,434,000 2,361,800 2,184,400 1,948,370
Pretax margin 7.10% 2.66% 6.20% 3.58% 2.79%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $179,300K ÷ $2,526,400K
= 7.10%

The pretax margin of HNI Corp has shown varying trends over the past five years. In 2020, the pretax margin stood at 2.79%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue, the company generated a profit of approximately 2.79 cents before taxes.

Subsequently, there was an improvement in 2021 with the pretax margin increasing to 3.58%, showcasing a positive trend in profitability. This was followed by a significant surge in 2022, where the pretax margin climbed to 6.20%, signifying a substantial increase in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes.

However, there was a slight dip in the pretax margin in 2023 as it decreased to 2.66%, possibly indicating some challenges faced by the company during that period.

The most recent data for 2024 shows a notable improvement in the pretax margin, reaching 7.10%, which highlights a strong performance in terms of profitability for the company in that year.

Overall, the pretax margin trend for HNI Corp has been mixed over the five-year period, with fluctuations reflecting the company's ability to efficiently manage its costs and generate profits before tax implications.