Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)

Pretax margin

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -405,700 -323,600 -264,900 -190,500 -102,400 -19,900 58,100 154,300 235,100 226,500 450,100 479,100 463,100 449,200 244,900 204,500 174,300 138,600 7,500 -32,500
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,717,600 1,391,000 1,408,200 1,548,200 1,739,700 1,773,200 1,774,200 1,706,700 1,645,500 1,617,600 1,645,000 1,678,600 1,678,000 1,654,700 1,639,500 1,616,400 1,617,500 1,669,900 1,714,900 1,648,500
Pretax margin -14.93% -23.26% -18.81% -12.30% -5.89% -1.12% 3.27% 9.04% 14.29% 14.00% 27.36% 28.54% 27.60% 27.15% 14.94% 12.65% 10.78% 8.30% 0.44% -1.97%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-405,700K ÷ $2,717,600K
= -14.93%

The pretax margin of Lumentum Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The pretax margin has been negative in recent quarters, indicating that the company's pre-tax profits have been insufficient to cover its operating expenses and interest payments.

The pretax margin was particularly low in the most recent quarter, at -14.93%, which may raise concerns about the company's profitability and operational efficiency. The downward trend in pretax margin from previous quarters may suggest potential challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor Lumentum Holdings Inc's financial performance and management's strategies to improve the pretax margin in order to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability of the business.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
-14.93%
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
12.84%
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
-1.37%