Hub Group Inc (HUBG)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 209,204 467,958 230,910 96,100 143,870
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,197,040 5,358,280 4,244,580 3,485,460 3,658,380
Pretax margin 4.98% 8.73% 5.44% 2.76% 3.93%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $209,204K ÷ $4,197,040K
= 4.98%

The pretax margin of Hub Group, Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years. The pretax margin was 4.98% in 2023, a decrease from 8.76% in 2022 but still higher than the 5.46% reported in 2021. The pretax margin in 2020 was 2.75%, lower than the current year but higher than 2019 when it was 3.92%.

Overall, the pretax margin of Hub Group, Inc. has shown variability in recent years, with 2022 standing out as a particularly strong year in terms of profitability before taxes. It is important for stakeholders to monitor this metric closely to assess the company's efficiency in generating profits before tax expenses.