Callaway Golf Company (MODG)

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 -1,473,200 34,800 141,900 350,600 -127,500
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,259,500 4,100,200 3,879,900 3,049,960 1,551,060
Pretax margin -34.59% 0.85% 3.66% 11.50% -8.22%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-1,473,200K ÷ $4,259,500K
= -34.59%

The pretax margin, a key profitability ratio, of Callaway Golf Company has shown varied performance over the years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was notably negative at -8.22%, indicating that the company's pre-tax earnings were insufficient to cover operating expenses. By December 2021, the pretax margin improved significantly to 11.50%, reflecting better operational efficiency and potentially higher revenues. However, in December 2022, the pretax margin decreased to 3.66%, suggesting a slight decline in profitability compared to the previous year. Subsequently, in December 2023, the pretax margin further decreased to 0.85%, indicating tighter margins and potentially increased expenses relative to earnings. Finally, by December 2024, the pretax margin plummeted to -34.59%, signaling a significant decrease in profitability, possibly due to increased costs or declining revenues. Overall, the trend in pretax margin for Callaway Golf Company shows fluctuations in profitability over the years, requiring further analysis to understand the underlying factors driving these changes.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Callaway Golf Company
MODG
-34.59%
YETI Holdings Inc
YETI
12.72%