Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
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 | 69,300 | 124,600 | 95,400 | 119,600 | 110,100 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,092,100 | 2,154,200 | 1,980,500 | 1,678,600 | 1,669,100 |
| Pretax margin | 3.31% | 5.78% | 4.82% | 7.12% | 6.60% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $69,300K ÷ $2,092,100K
= 3.31%
Based on the provided data, Koppers Holdings Inc's pretax margin has fluctuated over the years. In 2020, the pretax margin stood at 6.60%, showing a slight increase to 7.12% in 2021. However, there was a decrease in 2022 to 4.82%, followed by a rise to 5.78% in 2023. The pretax margin then dropped notably to 3.31% in 2024. This fluctuation in pretax margin indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has varied over the years, possibly influenced by changes in revenue and expenses. It is important for Koppers Holdings Inc to analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations and to implement strategies to strengthen their pretax margin in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024