Lennar Corporation (LEN)

Pretax margin

Nov 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Nov 30, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 5,179,520 5,980,190 5,792,620 3,121,270 2,441,220
Revenue US$ in thousands 34,233,400 33,671,000 27,130,700 22,488,900 22,259,600
Pretax margin 15.13% 17.76% 21.35% 13.88% 10.97%

November 30, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $5,179,520K ÷ $34,233,400K
= 15.13%

Lennar Corp.'s pretax margin has shown fluctuations in recent years. The pretax margin represents the proportion of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profits. From 2019 to 2021, there was an increasing trend, indicating improving profitability before taxes. However, in 2022 and 2023, the pretax margin decreased, suggesting a possible decline in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes from its revenue. These changes may be attributed to various factors, such as changes in the company's cost structure, pricing strategies, or macroeconomic conditions. It would be prudent to further assess Lennar Corp.'s financial and operational performance to understand the drivers behind these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Nov 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Lennar Corporation
LEN
15.13%
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
11.17%
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
12.15%