HealthStream Inc (HSTM)
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 | 24,803 | 18,511 | 15,585 | 7,766 | 17,823 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 291,646 | 279,063 | 266,826 | 256,712 | 244,826 |
| Pretax margin | 8.50% | 6.63% | 5.84% | 3.03% | 7.28% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $24,803K ÷ $291,646K
= 8.50%
HealthStream Inc's pretax margin has experienced fluctuations over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting at 7.28% in 2020, the pretax margin decreased to 3.03% by the end of 2021 before showing an improvement in 2022 to 5.84%. This positive trend continued in 2023 with a further increase to 6.63%. The most significant improvement was seen in 2024 when the pretax margin reached 8.50%, indicating the company's ability to generate higher profits before taxes relative to its total revenue. Overall, these fluctuations suggest a mix of challenges and opportunities in managing HealthStream Inc's profitability over the five-year period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024