Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII)

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 30,669 68,445 71,341 88,773 88,671 86,589 92,130 110,204 115,246 110,260 114,303 111,128 106,029 100,172 30,001 -23,006 -31,412 -27,314 24,107 64,813
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,115,676 1,092,180 1,077,261 1,068,161 1,041,182 1,022,461 1,012,836 1,040,168 1,083,586 1,132,110 1,139,154 1,099,280 1,008,474 883,468 762,654 649,254 629,370 651,832 693,849 724,187
Pretax margin 2.75% 6.27% 6.62% 8.31% 8.52% 8.47% 9.10% 10.59% 10.64% 9.74% 10.03% 10.11% 10.51% 11.34% 3.93% -3.54% -4.99% -4.19% 3.47% 8.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $30,669K ÷ $1,115,676K
= 2.75%

Heidrick & Struggles International's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. The pretax margin ranged from negative figures in the range of -4.99% to a peak of 11.34% over the timeline. Despite the variability, the company has managed to maintain a positive pretax margin for most quarters, indicating its ability to generate profits before taxes. The highest pretax margin was recorded in September 2021 at 11.34%, showcasing a period of strong profitability. However, there were periods of decline in pretax margin, notably towards the end of 2024 when it dropped to 2.75%. Overall, the trend in pretax margin for Heidrick & Struggles International demonstrates both resilience and volatility in its earnings performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Heidrick & Struggles International
HSII
2.75%
Korn Ferry
KFY
7.83%