Juniper Networks Inc (JNPR)

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 339,400 531,500 310,100 265,200 414,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,484,500 5,288,400 4,624,000 4,313,100 4,341,400
Pretax margin 6.19% 10.05% 6.71% 6.15% 9.55%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $339,400K ÷ $5,484,500K
= 6.19%

The pretax margin of Juniper Networks Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the pretax margin was 6.10%, showing a decrease compared to 10.03% in 2022 and 9.32% in 2019. The pretax margin was also lower than the 6.55% reported in 2021 and 5.97% in 2020. This indicates that in 2023, the company generated $0.061 in pretax profit for every dollar of revenue, reflecting a decrease in profitability compared to previous years. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency is recommended to understand the factors contributing to this trend.