Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (JAZZ)

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 470,351 297,929 -372,784 -112,838 275,095
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,068,950 3,834,200 3,659,370 3,094,240 2,363,570
Pretax margin 11.56% 7.77% -10.19% -3.65% 11.64%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $470,351K ÷ $4,068,950K
= 11.56%

The pretax margin of Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin stood at 11.64%, indicating that the company was generating a profit before taxes. However, in December 2021 and December 2022, the pretax margins were negative at -3.65% and -10.19% respectively, signifying that the company incurred losses before taxes during these periods.

The trend reversed in December 2023, with the pretax margin improving to 7.77%, indicating a return to profitability before taxes. This positive momentum continued into December 2024, with the pretax margin increasing to 11.56%, suggesting further improvement in the company's profitability.

Overall, the pretax margin of Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC has displayed volatility, with a mix of profitable and loss-making periods. Investors and analysts may want to monitor future financial performance closely to assess the company's ability to sustain profitability and manage costs effectively.