Jack In The Box Inc (JACK)

Pretax margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands -4,323 189,340 161,892 221,607 122,491
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,571,310 1,692,310 1,468,080 1,143,670 1,021,510
Pretax margin -0.28% 11.19% 11.03% 19.38% 11.99%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-4,323K ÷ $1,571,310K
= -0.28%

The pretax margin of Jack In The Box Inc has experienced fluctuations over the past five years. In particular, the pretax margins for the years ending September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2023 were relatively consistent at 11.99% and 11.19%, respectively. However, there was a notable decline in pretax margin in the most recent fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, where the company reported a negative pretax margin of -0.28%. This decrease in pretax margin indicates that the company's profitability before accounting for taxes has deteriorated compared to the prior year. The pretax margins for the years ending September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2022 were higher at 19.38% and 11.03% respectively, showcasing variability in the company's performance over the years. Overall, the trend in pretax margin for Jack In The Box Inc suggests some volatility in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total revenue.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024