JBTMarel Corp (JBTM)

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 95,400 153,100 120,000 119,500 145,500
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,716,000 1,664,400 1,590,300 1,400,800 1,727,800
Pretax margin 5.56% 9.20% 7.55% 8.53% 8.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $95,400K ÷ $1,716,000K
= 5.56%

The pretax margin of JBTMarel Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. In 2020, the pretax margin stood at 8.42%, indicating a relatively healthy profit before taxes relative to revenue. This margin saw a slight increase in 2021, reaching 8.53%, demonstrating marginal operational improvement or cost management that supported higher profitability before taxes.

However, a decline occurred in 2022, when the pretax margin decreased to 7.55%. This reduction might suggest increased expenses, competitive pressures, or other operational challenges impacting pre-tax profitability margins. Subsequently, in 2023, the pretax margin rose notably to 9.20%, reflecting a possible recovery, improved operational efficiency, or favorable market conditions that enhanced profitability margins before taxes.

Conversely, in 2024, the pretax margin declined substantially to 5.56%. This significant decrease could indicate increased costs, lower revenue generation, or other adverse factors affecting the company's pre-tax profitability. The trend over these years underscores variability in operational performance, with the highest margin recorded in 2023 and a marked decline in 2024, highlighting the importance of examining underlying causes such as cost structures, revenue fluctuations, and market conditions that influence these margins.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
JBTMarel Corp
JBTM
5.56%
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14.47%
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14.28%
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