MGM Resorts International (MGM)

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 1,117,060 1,472,760 903,799 1,461,800 -1,511,480
Revenue US$ in thousands 17,240,500 16,164,200 13,127,500 9,680,140 5,162,080
Pretax margin 6.48% 9.11% 6.88% 15.10% -29.28%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,117,060K ÷ $17,240,500K
= 6.48%

MGM Resorts International's pretax margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was at a negative 29.28%, indicating that the company's expenses exceeded its revenues before accounting for taxes. However, there was a notable improvement in the following year, with the pretax margin increasing to 15.10%, reflecting better operational efficiency and cost management.

Subsequently, in December 2022, the pretax margin decreased to 6.88%, suggesting that the company may have faced challenges in maintaining profitability. However, there was a slight recovery in December 2023, with the pretax margin rising to 9.11%. Despite this improvement, the pretax margin decreased again in December 2024 to 6.48%, which may indicate ongoing operational and financial challenges that the company is working to address.

Overall, MGM Resorts International's pretax margin performance indicates a mix of both positive and negative trends, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and management of operational efficiency and cost control strategies to ensure sustainable profitability in the long term.