Honeywell International Inc (HON)

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 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,213,000 7,175,000 7,318,000 7,248,000 7,159,000 6,842,000 6,856,000 6,656,000 6,379,000 6,983,000 6,702,000 6,879,000 7,235,000 7,152,000 6,600,000 5,938,000 6,012,000 6,070,000 6,889,000 7,652,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 38,495,000 37,840,000 37,324,000 36,895,000 36,655,000 36,408,000 36,147,000 35,954,000 35,466,000 34,937,000 34,459,000 34,314,000 34,392,000 34,635,000 33,959,000 32,628,000 32,637,000 33,233,000 34,522,000 36,288,000
Pretax margin 18.74% 18.96% 19.61% 19.64% 19.53% 18.79% 18.97% 18.51% 17.99% 19.99% 19.45% 20.05% 21.04% 20.65% 19.44% 18.20% 18.42% 18.26% 19.96% 21.09%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $7,213,000K ÷ $38,495,000K
= 18.74%

Honeywell International Inc's pretax margin has shown variability over the past few years. The pretax margin, representing the percentage of earnings derived from sales before taxes are deducted, had a peak of 21.09% on March 31, 2020. However, it experienced fluctuations, with a decrease to 17.99% on December 31, 2022, before showing some recovery.

In recent quarters, the pretax margin has demonstrated relative stability within the range of 18-21%. As of December 31, 2024, the pretax margin stood at 18.74%, indicating continued attention to managing costs and improving operational efficiency but also potentially highlighting challenges or economic factors impacting profitability.

Overall, Honeywell International Inc's management may aim to sustain or enhance the pretax margin through strategic decisions on pricing, cost control, and operational efficiencies to drive profitability and shareholder value in the future.